R162-2g-307b. School Certification

(1) A school requesting certification shall: (a) submit an application form as prescribed by the division, including: (i) name, telephone number, email address, and address of: (A) the school; (B) the school director; and (C) the owners of the school; and (ii) as to each school director or owner, disclosure of criminal history and adverse regulatory actions; (b) provide a description of: (i) the type of school; and (ii) the school's physical facilities or method for delivery of course instruction; (c) provide a statement outlining the: (i) number of quizzes and examinations in each course offered; (ii) grading system, including methods of testing and standards of grading; (iii) requirements for attendance; and (iv) school's refund policy. (2) Standards for operation. (a) The courses shall be taught in an appropriate environment or facility and not in a private residence, except for a course approved for distance education. (b) A school shall teach the approved course of study as outlined in the state-approved outline. (c) At the time of registration, a school shall provide to each student: (i) the statement described in Subsection (1)(c); (ii) a copy of the qualifying questionnaire that the student will be required by the division to answer as part of the pre-licensing or precertification examination; and (iii) a criminal history disclosure statement. (d) For a student to earn credit for a course, the school shall require that the student attend 100% of the scheduled class time. (e)(i) A school may not award credit to any student who fails the final examination. (ii) A student who fails a school final examination must wait three days before retesting and may not retake the same final examination. (iii) A student who fails a final examination a second time must wait two weeks before retesting and may not retake either exam that the student previously failed. (iv) A student who fails a final exam a third time shall fail the course. (f) A school may not allow a student to challenge a course or any part of a course by taking an exam in lieu of attendance. (g) Credit hours. (i) For a course that is taught outside of a college or university setting, one credit hour may be awarded for 50 minutes of instruction within a 60-minute period, allowing for a ten-minute break. (ii) For a course that is taught in a college or university setting: (A) one-quarter hour is equivalent to ten credit hours; and (B) one semester hour is equivalent to 15 credit hours. (iii) A school may not award more than eight credit hours per day per student. (3) A school shall report to the division within ten calendar days of: (a) any change in the information provided pursuant to Subsection (1)(a)(i); and (b) a school director or owner being convicted, or entering a plea in abeyance or diversion agreement, as to a criminal offense, excluding class C misdemeanors. (4)(a) A school certification is valid for two years from the date of issuance. (b) To renew a school certification, an individual shall, before the date of expiration: (i) submit a properly completed application as provided by the division; and (ii) pay a nonrefundable applicable fee.