After Sept. 30, driver's education becomes mandatory for Ohioans under 21 seeking a driver's license

New driver's education law goes into effect

Ohio’s governor is pushing for law reform to prevent car crashes and reduce fatalities — something that hits close to home.

After Sept. 30, driver's education becomes mandatory for Ohioans under 21 seeking a driver's license

After September 30, thousands of young adults in Ohio won't be able to get a driver's license without completing a driver's education program.Currently, Ohio law has been that anyone seeking a driver's license at the age of 18 could take the test without completing driver's ed. After the end of September, that age will be raised to 21, and everyone between the ages of 16 and 20 will have to take driver's ed.The requirements mean anyone under 21 …