1. (a) The commissioner:

   1. (1) in consultation with the secretary, shall develop continuing education requirements for navigators; and

   2. (2) may contract with one (1) or more third party organizations to:

      1. (A) develop continuing education materials to meet the requirements developed under subdivision (1);
      2. (B) administer continuing education programs; and
      3. (C) collect nonrefundable continuing education program fees.
2. (b) All continuing education materials, programs, and fees referred to in subsection (a)(2) must be approved in advance by the commissioner in consultation with the secretary.
3. (c) The commissioner may require a navigator to complete specific continuing education requirements, as prescribed by the commissioner in consultation with the secretary, as a prerequisite to the authority to perform specific functions with respect to a health benefit exchange.

As added by P.L.278-2013, SEC.27.