The purpose of this Part is to establish certification criteria for Navigator, In-Person Counselor or Certified Application Counselor certification; establish pre-certification education requirements for applicants for Navigators, In-Person Counselors or Certified Application Counselors certification; and establish continuing education requirements for Navigators, In-Person Counselors or Certified Application Counselors. Additionally, this Part establishes disqualification and non-compliance penalty provisions and felony offense review standards for Navigators, In-Person Counselors or Certified Application Counselors regardless of residency.

(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 12657, effective September 26, 2025)