1. (1) All schools must establish and maintain a course of study consistent with standards set by the Board. Public schools are expected to set curricula under guidelines of their governing authority consistent with Board policies.
2. (2) Students will receive credit for Theory and Practical education conducted on-site at a properly licensed school, or through hybrid learning programs for Theory and Practical education conducted at a properly licensed school.
3. (a) Students may obtain distance learning for up to 50% of the total course work.
4. (b) Each school offering distance learning programs should determine the number of theory and/or practical hours of instruction based on the course of study in accordance with the schools' established curriculum.
5. (c) Documentation of attendance must be maintained to include distance learning hours and are subject to inspection by the Board.
6. (d) Students must be notified upon enrolling in a distance learning program that distance learning courses may not be accepted for reciprocity or accepted for eligibility of licensure in other states. A signed and dated disclaimer must be included in the student file.
7. (e) If an institution offers a distance learning program, the distance learning policy must be in compliance with the NACCAS Policy on Distance Education, Policy VI.02.
8. (3) The Board will accept hours from public institutions for credit hour programs if properly certified by a licensed instructor. Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-18(3)a.
9. (4) Day schools must conduct at least six hours of theory classes each week.
10. (5) Night schools must conduct at least three hours of theory classes each week.

Author: Jeannie G. Price, CPA

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7A-3(d).

Editor’s Note: Rule 250-X-5-.03.01, School Application, was renumbered 250-X-5-.03 after the original 250-X-5-.03, Persons Holding Current Instructors License From Another State was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

History: Filed September 24, 1982. New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Repealed (See Ed. Note): Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; March 20, 2013. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013. Amended: Filed January 27, 2015; effective March 3, 2015. Amended: Published March 31, 2026; effective May 15, 2026.