1. a) The examination for registration as a landscape architect shall be developed and administered by CLARB. The current examination approved by the Division is CLARB's Landscape Architect Registration Examination ("L.A.R.E.").
2. b) The passing score on the examination shall be the passing score established by the testing entity.
3. c) Upon attesting to CLARB of conferral of a degree from an LAAB or CSLAAC accredited curriculum in landscape architecture set forth in Section 1275.20, an applicant for examination as a landscape architect may sit for the examination as early as can be scheduled after conferral of the degree.
4. d) Upon attesting to CLARB of meeting the alternative education set forth in Section 1275.20 and meeting the portion of the experience required under the direct supervision of a licensed or registered landscape architect set forth in Section 1275.30, an applicant for examination as a landscape architect may sit for the examination.

(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 8323, effective June 5, 2025)