Effective July 1, 2025, all new teen drivers aged 15-17 must complete the following courses to receive a Florida Learner’s Permit:
- 6-hour Driver Education Course
- 4-hour Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE)
- Real ID documents, proof of address, and parental consent
However, if your child completes a Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course online before July 1, 2025, he or she will be exempt from the 6-hour course. (Teens must be at least 14 years old to complete the TLSAE.)
If your child already has a Learner’s Permit or gets one before July 1, they’re also exempt. Teens moving to Florida with a valid out-of-state permit or license don’t need to take the new course either.
So, if your teen has some time, now’s the perfect time to knock out that online TLSAE course!
To read the new law, visit https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/994
