Program Purpose
The Driver Education Grant Program provides opportunities for 25 Hays CISD students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a state-approved driver education course. This program is funded by a grant from TxDOT.

Participating Driving School: Driving By Laws
Classroom instruction will be held at: AMVETS Post #115, 401 Veterans Drive, Kyle TX 78640

Student Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, students must meet all of the following requirements:

Enrollment Status

• Enrolled full-time in Hays CISD at Hays HS, Johnson HS,

  Lehman HS, or Live Oak Academy

• In good academic standing, earning all prior year credits

Age and Licensing Status

• At least 16 years old as of January 1, 2027

• Between the ages of 15 and 18

• Do not currently hold a Texas learner's license

• Have not previously completed or enrolled in a driver

  education course (in-person or online)

Academic and Attendance Requirements

• Meet all current TEA requirements to obtain a Verification

  of Enrollment (VOE)

  https://www.hayscisd.net/verification-enrollment

• Meet 90% attendance rule for the current semester

• Passing grades (minimum 70) in all classes for the current

  semester

Required Documentation
Students must be able to present all original documents required by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to obtain a learner's permit:

(Full list available at Texas DPS Teen Learner's License)

• Completed Texas Driver License Application

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence

• Proof of Texas Residency

• Proof of Identity

• Social Security Number (verified electronically)

Priority will be given to students who currently qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Meals.

Costs

• Families will be required to submit a deposit to Hays CISD prior to beginning the Driver Education Program with Driving by Laws. The deposit will be $200.

• Students who are identified as Economically Disadvantaged

  based on School Lunch program status will be required to

  submit a reduced deposit of $100.

• The deposit will be returned upon successful completion of the

  program.

Required Parent/Student Interest Form
DUE BY: OCTOBER 23 at 4PM
Complete the Interest Form here: Driver's Ed Interest Form

Driver Education Program Information Sessions - By Zoom
Two sessions will be held on October 19, 2026

• 12 - 12:30 PM Zoom Session

• 5 - 5:30 PM Zoom Session

Program Timeline

Important Notice
Failure to meet the program timelines or completion requirements will result in the parent/guardian being responsible for full payment of $700 for the driver education course and forfeiture of the deposit.

If you have questions, please reach out to Stephanie Norris at (512) 268-2141 or stephanie.norris@hayscisd.net.

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