Summary


Rule 69B-227.130, F.A.C., contains updated definitions. Rule 69B-227.140, F.A.C., sets forth the requirements to obtain Department approval as a provider. Rule 69B-227.160, F.A.C., sets forth the requirements to obtain Department approval as an instructor. Rule 69B-227.170, F.A.C., sets forth the requirements to obtain Department approval for a course. Rule 69B-227.180, F.A.C., requires providers to submit a course offering for each course that is offered at least 15 days prior to the date and time the course will be offered and to keep accurate class attendance records. Rule 69B-227.190, F.A.C., requires providers to electronically submit a roster of all students that satisfactorily complete the course and issue a certificate of completion to each such person. Rule 69B-227.210, F.A.C., allows a person to apply academic credit earned at an accredited institution of higher learning to satisfy the education requirements by providing proof of completion and a summary of the course materials. Rule 69B-227.230, F.A.C., requires providers to refund student course fees if the course is cancelled and to have a refund policy addressing a student’s cancellation or failure to complete a course. Rule 69B-227.250, F.A.C., sets forth prohibitions on advertising of courses and places the responsibility for the advertisement on the provider. Rule 69B-227.260, F.A.C., requires the school official to furnish each student the name and contact information of the vendor to obtain the current study manual. Rule 69B-227.290, F.A.C., requires all applications and other forms to be submitted to the Department’s website and incorporates by reference seven (7) forms. Rule 69B-227.310, F.A.C., sets forth the grounds for disapproval, suspension or revocation of approval of a provider, school official, supervising instructor or instructor. Rule 69B-227.320, F.A.C., sets forth the standards for approval of special designation courses. Rule 69B-227.330, F.A.C., requires an application to be complete within 60 days of initial submission and requires deficiencies to be resolved within 20 days of the deficiency notice. Rule 69B-227.340, F.A.C., provides that the Department shall audit courses and provider records with or without notice to the provider.