• Driver Eligibility FAQ

    A Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC) is a printed document issued by the school. The Driving Eligibility Certificate verifies the student is currently enrolled in school and demonstrates adequate academic progress toward graduation.

    A DEC is needed when a student intends to apply for a North Carolina driving permit. Students must meet adequate academic progress toward graduation to obtain or maintain a driver's license or learner’s permit.  Driver Eligibility Certificates can be obtained at the LNC HS front office. 

    To obtain a Driving Eligibility Certificate (DEC) students must have a Driver's Education Certificate. This is provided after completing 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) instruction.

    Upon completing a Driver Education program, the student may obtain a Driving Eligibility Certificate from the school once the school has verified adequate academic progress (passing at least 70% of the maximum number of possible courses each semester and meeting promotion standards established by the LEA).

    THE DEC FORM IS VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Please plan accordingly.

    This is dropout prevention, driver's license legislation per the state of NC.