LAC 46:LXIII.4006. Noncompliance

A. The board may conduct an annual audit of continuing education reports. Licensees shall be selected randomly or for cause, and the required documentation for each item reported to the board shall be reviewed for compliance. The number of licensees selected for audit shall be determined by the board. Any misrepresentation of, or noncompliance with, continuing education requirements may be deemed in violation of R.S. 37:2359 and cause for disciplinary action by the board in accordance with Chapter 15 of this Title. B. Noncompliance shall include, in part, incomplete reports, unsigned reports, failure to file a report, and failure to report a sufficient number of acceptable continuing education credits as defined in this Chapter. C. The license of any licensed specialist in school psychology that is not compliant by June 30 of their reporting year, unless an exemption or extension has been granted by the board, shall lapse and be subject to the provisions for reinstatement under Section 4007 of this Chapter. D. If the licensee fails to meet continuing education requirements by June 30 of the applicable reporting period, the licensee shall be considered noncompliant. If the licensee fails to submit the required continuing education report and demonstrate compliance by the close of business July 31 of the reporting year, the license shall be regarded as lapsed at the close of business July 31. E. The board shall serve written notice on a licensee whose license has lapsed due to noncompliance. The notice may be served electronically or by U.S. Mail. The notice shall advise the licensee of the date of lapse, and their right to reinstate according to applicable reinstatement procedures, and shall invite the licensee to appeal the administrative action in writing or request a hearing with the board or its representatives. F. The board shall initiate investigative proceedings and serve written notice pursuant to Chapter 15 on any licensee evidenced to be in violation of R.S. 37:2359 or any of the provisions Title 37, Chapter 28, including but not limited to misrepresentation of continuing education credits or continuing to practice without a valid license.