Ohio Strengthens Driver's Education Requirements with Newly Signed State Budget

Ohio will require people under 21 to pass driver’s training for a license

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced during his Tuesday morning press conference that Ohioans under 21 are now required to pass a full driver’s education course and training to obtain an Ohio driver’s license. The age requirement was 18 years.

Drivers in another US state face hurdles after major 'training' law change

A NEW law targeting young drivers is coming to a major US state. It includes a new, wider-reaching driver education program – forcing all motorists under 21 to complete a full education course to obtain a driver’s license. GettyA new law requires all drivers under 21 to complete full driver education courses[/caption] GettyPreviously, drivers aged 18-20 could skip training or take a shorter course to get licensed[/caption] GettyGov. DeWine’s pus…

New state budget expands driver’s education requirements

This change is part of the two-year $60 billion state operating budget signed into law by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Monday.

Ohio strengthens driver's education requirements with newly signed state budget

Under the new law, anyone 21 and under must now complete a full driver’s education course and 50 hours of supervised practice.

Local driving school reacts to state's new driver's education course requirement

Teenagers will now have to complete a driver's education course in order to get their learner's permit.

Ohio Expands Driver’s Education Requirement to All Under-21 Applicants

New Rule Aims to Curb Teen Crash Rates and Improve Road Safety COLUMBUS, OH – July 3, 2025 — A major change is coming to the way young Ohioans get their driver’s licenses. Under the newly signed state budget, all residents under the age of 21 will now be required to complete driver’s education tr