Courses shall be conducted in a facility that provides an appropriate learning environment. At a minimum, the classroom shall:

1. (1) be of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably all enrolled students;
2. (2) be adequately equipped with student desks, worktables with chairs or other seating having a writing surface and arranged so that the writing surface is in front of students allowing students to have an unobstructed view of the instructor and opportunities for interaction;
3. (3) have adequate light, heat, cooling, ventilation, and public-address equipment;
4. (4) be free of distractions that disrupt class sessions; and
5. (5) be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Author: Patricia Anderson

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27-6, 34-27-8, 41-22-8.

History: Filed November 21, 1983. Ed Note: This rule was formerly Rule No 790-X-1-.10. It was moved in its entirety to become Rule No 790-X-1-.19 when a new Rule No 790-X-1-.10 entitled "Instructor Approval for Continuing Education Courses" was adopted and filed on August 27, 1986. New Rule: Filed June 9, 1994; effective July 14, 1994. Amended: Filed July 11, 2008; effective August 15, 2008. Amended: Filed May 27, 2009; effective July 1, 2009.