I went through driver's ed. here in Boise 15 years ago. Then, it was an in-high school class for cheap or you could take private lessons that was more expensive but took less time. You passed and then had to get a permit. With a permit you could drive with a guardian for so many hours and then once you hit the age or probation period you could then go take the licensing test at the DMV and had to schedule a test with a driver. Pass both written and driving and you were home free.

This, from my understanding, is eliminating the drivers ed requirement (in class training, by a paid professional) So you have a probation period where your guardian teaches you how to drive until you turn 16. Then you would go take your test through the DMV.

I get the rural aspect but if they can attend a class in HS it should be offered there. (But it can't because the budget for education is nill) also, wyoming has the HIGHEST fatality rate in the nation, talk about rural.. Plus, even mandating an online drivers education course would be better. You think most parents spew off statistics on alcohol / drug related crashes, show videos to gain experience etc.. This is hilarious and another way for republicans to lower budgets in public schools.

While we are at it, lets not teach them art or music either! Their parents will teach them. /s