Wheaton CUSD 200 – DuPage (SD 48/HD 95) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5400 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use computerized simulators for up to 12 hours of practice driving in lieu of three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this format offers students the most consistent integrated program of driver education.

Reavis THSD 220 – Cook (SD 11/HD 22) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5409-2 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use four hours of range driving in lieu of two hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this format offers the best opportunity for improved student performance and the training of safe drivers. 

Maine THSD 207 – Cook (SD 33/HD 65) / Expiration:  2016-17 school year
WM100-5413 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use computerized simulators for nine hours of practice driving in lieu of two and one-quarter hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that simulators assist students to develop cognitive and perceptual skills that complement behind-the-wheel sessions.  If approved, this waiver would take effect in the 2012-2013 school year.

Vernon Hills CHSD 128 – Lake (SD 30/HD 59) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5417 – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use computerized simulators for nine hours of practice driving in lieu of two and one-quarter hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that simulators assist students to learn the mechanics of safe driving and accommodate more student learning styles. 

Lyons THSD 204 – Cook (SD 41/HD 82) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5444 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use practice driving on a controlled course with a supervisor for 11 hours in lieu of four hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this schedule will allow for more time spent on each area of instruction and more time spent with each student. 

Thornton THSD 205 – Cook (SD 15/HD 29) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5450 – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use computerized simulators for up to 20 hours of practice driving in lieu of three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this format offers students more effective instruction by providing direct behind-the-wheel supervision and guided simulation practices.

Triad CUSD 2 – Madison (SD 51/HD 102) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5451 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use computerized simulators for five hours of practice driving in lieu of one and one-quarter hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this method will further students’ preparation for driving because of the range of experiences provided by the simulator curriculum.

Thornton Fractional THSD 215 – Cook (SD 17/HD 34) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5457 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use computerized simulators for 20 hours of practice driving in lieu of 2.8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this method allows novice drivers to experience “emergency” situations in a controlled environment and to practice a variety of skills which cannot all be covered in behind-the-wheel situations.

Moline USD 40 – Rock Island (SD 36/HD 72) / Expiration:  2015-16 school year
WM100-5467 (renewal) – Waiver of School Code (Section 27-24.3) request to allow the district to use practice driving on a controlled course with a supervisor for eight hours in lieu of four hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required to be conducted in a car with dual operating controls operated on public roadways.  The district states that this course of instruction accommodates more learning styles in a safe and controlled environment.