HAR §19-139-51. General rule

(a) Applicants who work in close proximity to children shall be of reputable and responsible character. (b) The department may refuse to issue a driver education instructor certificate to, may terminate the driver education instructor certificate of, or may revoke the driver education instructor certificate of any applicant who has a criminal history record, employment history, or background involving violence, alcohol or drug abuse, sex offense, offense involving children or any other circumstance which indicates that the applicant may pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of children. The refusal, termination, or revocation action may be based on: (1) Conviction of a crime which indicates that the person poses a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of children (the type of criminal offense, when it occurred, and evidence of rehabilitation may be considered in determining whether the criminal history record indicates a risk to children); (2) Other information or evidence which reflect upon the character and fitness of the person which indicates that the person poses a risk to children; (3) Failure to accurately and fully complete and submit certification application documents; or (4) Failure to declare, concealing, or falsifying criminal history, employment history, or background information to the department. [Eff MAY 18 2006 139-20 270