Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #25
Title
APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR DRIVER EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Description
Pursuant to Section 318.1215, Florida Statutes and Section 122-35 of the Sarasota County Code, a $5.00 surcharge has been added to each civil traffic penalty in Sarasota County to enhance the funding of driver education programs in public and nonpublic schools located in Sarasota County. The funds are restricted to the enhancement of driver education programs and are to be used for direct educational expenses only. Only driver education programs that require a minimum of 30 percent of a student's time spent in "behind-the-wheel" training are eligible to receive the funds.
Recommendation
That the application for driver education enhancement funds to provide after school and summer programs for the 2016-2017 school year be approved.
Contact
WHITE & ROCA/MECKLER
Financial Impact
$247,000.00
Attachment: Slosberg Application doc 2016-17.pdf