PURPOSE: The State Board of Education has the authority to establish standards for the approval of courses for the education of eligible persons as provided by Chapters 32–36, Title 38, United States Code; the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, P.L. 95-524; and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This rule proposes common approval standards for three programs and incorporates by reference the relevant federal law or regulations, or both. All references to the State Board of Education may be construed to include the program sections within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education assigned responsibility for administration of the programs involved.

Editor’s Note: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Acts or regulations, or both, incorporated in the rule have been filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. The entire text of the rule may be found at the headquarters of the agency and is available to any 5 CSR 30-4

interested person at a cost established by state law.

1. (1) General Standards. The provisions of this section apply to accredited courses and nonaccredited courses.

   1. (A) Period of Operation. A course shall not be approved unless the institution has operated that course successfully for a period of twenty-four (24) calendar months for veterans’ education courses or six (6) calendar months or for one (1) graduating class for Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) or vocational rehabilitation courses. Successful operation shall mean an operation which is sound educationally and financially.

      1. 1. The provision of subsection (1)(A)

shall not apply to any—

1. A. Course to be pursued in a public

or other tax-supported educational institution;

1. B. Course which is offered by an edu-

cational institution which has been in operation for more than two (2) years or six (6) calendar months, whichever is appropriate, if the course is similar in character to a course previously given by the institution;

1. C. Course which has been offered by

an educational institution for a period of more than two (2) years or six (6) calendar months, whichever is appropriate, notwithstanding the institution has moved to another location within the same general locality or has made a complete move with substantially the same faculty, curricula and students, without change in ownership; or

1. D. Course which is offered by a non-

profit educational institution of college level and which is recognized for credit toward a standard college degree.

1. 2. An exception may be granted to the

provision of subsection (1)(A) for the purposes of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) or the Vocational Rehabilitation Act when a needed course is not available at any other institution offering approved courses within a fifty-five (55)-mile commuting distance. If the needed course is otherwise approvable, an exception may be allowed only at the discretion of the State Board of Education.

1. (B) Laws and Regulations. The educational institution must operate in compliance with Chapter 36, and other applicable chapters under Title 38, United States Code; Chapter 106, Title 10, United States Code; the JTPA; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or applicable federal laws and regulations, or both; state laws; and local ordinances.
2. (C) Inspections. The institution shall make available, for the inspection of authorized representatives of the State Board of Education, the JTPA local service delivery areas, the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Education and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the instructional facilities and all appropriate records and accounts.
3. (D) Exceptions. Institutions may make a request for an exception to any of the requirements or provisions of this section. The institutions must make the request in writing and provide justification for the exception. The exception may be allowed only at the discretion of the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education is not authorized to grant an exception that is in conflict with federal or state laws or Department of Veterans Affairs regulations.
4. (E) Penalties. Any approval issued under the provisions of this rule may be withdrawn or suspended by the State Board of Education for cause. Before any approval is suspended or withdrawn, the State Board of Education shall serve a notice in writing to the affected institution with a statement of the reason for its action. The notice shall be served not less than ten (10) days before the effective date of the action. Upon request during the ten (10)- day period, the institution shall be entitled to a hearing before the State Board of Education to state its case. The affected institution shall be notified within a reasonable time of the State Board of Education’s action. In cases of emergencies, future enrollments may be suspended.

5. (F) Advertising. Advertising must be completely truthful and factual and must avoid leaving any misleading, false or exaggerated impression, either by actual statement, omission or intimation.

   1. 1. Institutions which have courses

approved for eligible persons shall limit their advertisement of this fact to a statement such as Approved for Veterans’ Education by the Missouri State Board of Education, Approved for Veterans, or G.I. Approved. Statements such as VA Approved or Approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs are not acceptable as the Department of Veterans Affairs is not the approving agency.

1. 2. Advertising must clearly indicate that

training or education and not employment, is being offered. Advertising under help wanted classifications is prohibited.

1. 3. Advertising must include the correct

name and location of the institution.

1. 4. Institutions shall assume full respon-

sibility for the actions, statements and conduct of their field representatives.

1. 5. Institutions with courses approved by

the Missouri State Board of Education must comply with the advertising criteria of state approving agencies in the states in which advertising is used.

1. (G) Employment of Graduates. A course with a vocational objective will not be approved unless the eligible person or the institution offering that course, establishes that at least one-half (1/2) of the persons completing the course, over the preceding two (2)-year period, excluding the number of persons who completed those courses with assistance under Title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.), while serving on active duty and the number of persons who are unavailable for employment, have been employed in the occupational category for which the course was designed to provide training.
2. (H) Changes. A change of ownership, administration or location without consent of the State Board of Education shall be sufficient cause to withdraw the approval or suspend future enrollments.

3. (I) Live Projects. Institutions which have live projects as a part of the instruction program shall submit a statement of policies for approval by the State Board of Education. The purpose of the policy is to prevent schools from emphasizing a commercial enterprise rather than work related to handson and classroom training.

   1. 1. The statement of policies must pro-

vide information regarding charges for instructor and student labor and materials used in live projects instruction.

1. 2. The institution shall keep records on

file concerning live projects which will show that the institution is not violating its statement of policies.

1. 3. The utilization of participants in cus-

todial-maintenance within the school for areas other than the immediate shop or work area is expressly forbidden.

1. 4. Students cannot perform capital

improvements on buildings and facilities owned by a private-for-profit agency. Capital improvements are any modification, addition or restoration which increases the usefulness, productivity or serviceable life of an existing building or structure, or major item of equipment which is classified for accounting purposes as a fixed asset and the recorded value is increased by the cost of the improvement and subject to depreciation.

1. (J) Charges. The charges for tuition, fees and other charges for the course or program of education shall be reasonable, based on the services to be rendered, the books, supplies and equipment to be furnished and the operating costs of the institution.

1. (2) Accredited Courses. The provisions of this section apply to accredited courses.

   1. (A) Definition. A course may be approved as an accredited course if it meets one (1) of the following requirements:

      1. 1. The course has been accredited and

approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. Candidate for accreditation status is not a basis for approval of a course as accredited;

1. 2. Credit for this course is recognized by

the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for credit toward a high school diploma;

1. 3. The course is conducted under 20

U.S.C. 11-28 concerning vocational education; or

1. 4. The course is accepted by the

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for credit for a teacher's certificate.

1. (B) Course Objective. Any curriculum offered by an educational institution which is a member of one (1) of the nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations and which leads to a degree, diploma or certificate may be accepted as an accredited course by the State Board of Education. Any curriculum accredited by one of the specialized nationally recognized accrediting agencies or associations and which leads to a degree, diploma or certificate may also be accepted as an accredited course by the State Board of Education. Approval of the individual subjects, required or elective, which are designated as a part of the curriculum will not be necessary. This approval may include noncredit subjects that are prescribed as a required part of the curriculum. The course objective may be educational leading to a high school diploma or a standard college degree or it may be vocational or professional leading to an occupation.
2. (C) Accrediting Agency. A nationally recognized accrediting agency or association is one that appears on the list published by the United States Department of Education as required by 38 U.S.C. 1775(a). The State Board of Education may utilize the accreditation of accrediting agencies or associations for approval of the course specifically accredited and approved by that agency or association.

3. (D) Application. Applications for initial approval or for approval of additional courses shall be made on the standard application. The information to be submitted with the application is listed on the application and attachments should be submitted to the director of Veterans’ Education, the DESE. Courses approved under Veterans Administration guidelines will be accepted for JTPA and Vocational Rehabilitation. Courses for program specific purposes will be approved by the respective program. The application shall include the required copies of the school's catalog or bulletin which must be certified as true and correct in content and policy by an authorized representative of the school. The catalog, bulletin or separate publication must specifically state the following:

   1. 1. Institution policy and regulations rel-

ative to standards of progress required of the student by the institution. This policy will define the grading system of the institution, the minimum grades considered satisfactory, conditions for the interruption for unsatisfactory grades or progress, and a description of the probationary period, if any, allowed by the institution and conditions of reentrance for those students dismissed for unsatisfactory progress. A statement will be made regarding progress records kept by the institution and furnished the student;

1. 2. Institution policy and regulations

relating to student conduct, conditions for dismissal for unsatisfactory conduct, conditions of reentrance of students dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct; and

1. 3. Institution policy and regulations

relating to student attendance for resident courses not leading to a standard college degree, conditions for dismissal for unsatisfactory attendance and conditions of reentrance of students dismissed for unsatisfactory attendance.

1. (E) Minimum Standards. The State Board of Education may approve the application of the school when the school and the courses are found to have met the following criteria:

   1. 1. Adequate records are kept by the

school to show the progress of each eligible person.

1. A. The records must be sufficient to

show continued pursuit at the rate for which enrolled and the progress being made.

1. B. They must include a final grade in

each subject for each term, quarter or semester; record of withdrawal from any subject to include the last day of attendance for a resident course; and record of reenrollment in subjects from which there was a withdrawal.

1. C. The school must provide a system

for establishing and reporting promptly to the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Veterans Affairs or other appropriate federal agency, the last date of attendance or the last date of pursuit of an eligible person who discontinues a subject(s) or fails to comply with the school's withdrawal procedures.

1. D. They may include records such as

attendance for resident courses, periodic grades and examination results;

1. 2. The school maintains a written record

of previous education and training of the eligible person which clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given by the school for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately and the person and the Department of Veterans Affairs so notified. The record must be cumulative in that the results of each enrollment period, whether term, quarter or semester, must be included so that it shows each subject undertaken and the final result— that is, passed, failed, incomplete or withdrawn;

1. 3. The school enforces a policy relative

to standards of conduct and progress required of the eligible persons.

1. A. The school policy relative to stan-

dards of progress must be specific enough to determine the point in time when educational benefits should be discontinued, when the eligible person ceases to make satisfactory progress.

1. B. No eligible person will be consid-

ered to have made satisfactory progress when s/he fails all subjects undertaken, except when there is a showing of mitigating circumstances, when enrolled in two (2) or more unit subjects.

1. C. The policy must include the grade

or grade point average that will be maintained if the student is to graduate. For example, a college may require a 1.5 grade point average the first year, a 1.75 average at mid-year the second year and a cumulative average of 2.0 thereafter on the basis of 4.0 for an A. The policy may include a probationary period of two (2) quarters or semesters when the student falls below the required average. If a probationary period is allowed, it will not be necessary to report unsatisfactory progress to the Department of Veterans Affairs until the completion of the probationary period.

1. D. The enrollment of a veteran or

other person eligible for veterans’ benefits shall not be considered valid under the provisions of Chapter 36, and other applicable chapters, under Title 38, United States Code, and Chapter 106, Title 10, United States Code, for a course for which the grade assigned is not used in computing the requirements for graduation; including a course from which a student withdraws after an official drop-add period, not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless there are mitigating circumstances;

1. 4. The school maintains adequate atten-

dance records for eligible persons enrolled in resident courses not leading to a standard college degree; and

1. 5. The school must provide, upon

request by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, an authenticated copy of the latest report of accreditation from the appropriate accreditation agency(ies). 5 CSR 30-4

1. (3) Nonaccredited Courses. The provisions of this section apply to courses which cannot be considered as accredited courses under section (2) of this rule.

   1. (A) Application. Applications for initial approval or for approval of additional courses shall be made on the standard application. The information to be submitted with the application is listed on the application blank. The required copies of the completed application and all material to be attached to the application should be submitted to the appropriate section of the DESE.
   2. (B) Amendments. The school shall notify the appropriate section of the DESE of any change in personnel, charges, ownership or any other information contained in the initial application. The changes shall be submitted promptly on forms furnished by the DESE.
   3. (C) Financial Stability. The institution must be financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments for the approved educational program.
   4. (D) Discipline. The institution must require good discipline, orderliness and regular attendance at all times.

   5. (E) Standards of Conduct, Progress and Attendance. The institution shall publish its standards of conduct, progress and attendance which are required of students and shall enforce these standards. These standards must define—

      1. 1. The school’s grading system;
      2. 2. The minimum satisfactory grade

level;

1. 3. Conditions for interruption of training

due to unsatisfactory grades or progress;

1. 4. A description of any probationary

period;

1. 5. Conditions for a student’s reen-

trance/readmission following dismissal/suspension for unsatisfactory progress, conduct or attendance;

1. 6. Conditions for dismissal due to unsat-

isfactory conduct; and

1. 7. Conditions for dismissal due to unsat-

isfactory attendance.

1. (F) Housekeeping. Good housekeeping must be maintained throughout the institution at all times.

2. (G) Personnel. There shall be sufficient, qualified and capable personnel connected with the institution to ensure good administration, supervision and instruction.

   1. 1. All personnel connected with the

institution shall be of good reputation and character.

1. 2. The administrator shall have at least

three (3) years’ experience in a public or private school in administrative work or possess a college degree with at least a minor in the field of administration.

1. 3. All instructors must be proficient in

the trade or occupation to be taught, as evidenced by at least three (3) years of experience beyond the learning stage in the trade, occupation or subject, or shall possess a college degree with at least a minor in the subject involved. These qualifications must be clearly shown on a personnel record form submitted for each person on the school staff.

1. 4. No instructor shall have a daily

schedule (both in school and outside of school) of more than fifty-five (55) hours per week, nor shall any instructor be engaged in instructional work for more than forty-eight (48) hours per week. The instructional workday of instructors will include break times allowed the students. Business school teachers shall not teach more than forty-eight (48) hours per week including evening school.

1. (H) Facilities. The institution must provide adequate facilities.

   1. 1. All classroom, laboratory and shop

areas must be well-lighted, heated and ventilated.

1. 2. Adequate space must be provided in

classrooms, laboratories and shops for the number to be trained.

1. 3. Separate toilet facilities must be pro-

vided for both sexes, if both sexes are enrolled in the institution. At least one (1) stool must be provided for each twenty-five (25) students and at least one (1) urinal for each thirty-five (35) male students. Adequate lavatory facilities must be provided in those institutions involving work with laboratory or shop tools.

1. 4. Adequate locker space must be pro-

vided each student in those institutions where needed for storage of student tools, supplies and clothing.

1. 5. Classrooms must be equipped with

comfortable chairs and tables or armchairs and with a blackboard of sufficient size for use by the instructors. Classrooms must be separate from shops and laboratories and must be partitioned so that there is a minimum of noise from shops and laboratories.

1. 6. An adequate library must be pro-

vided which is easily accessible and which contains sufficient reference materials so that each student will be provided with essential related information.

1. 7. Tools and laboratory equipment

must be provided in sufficient quantities and in good quality.

1. 8. Teaching materials must include mod-

ern teaching aids, charts, films, projectors, mock-ups, models, and the like, when those materials are necessary to the teaching of the trade, occupation or subject.

1. 9. Institutions may not be operated in

connection with a commercial enterprise unless approved by the State Board of Education.

1. 10. Institutions shall not be located in

conjunction with living quarters.

1. 11. Accommodations to the handicapped

shall be provided by the institution in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

1. (I) Course of Study. The course of study must be adequate to prepare the student for the stated course objective.

   1. 1. The course of study applicable to vet-

erans and other persons eligible for veterans’ benefits shall provide for a minimum twelve (12) weeks and a minimum of three hundred (300) hours of instruction. Shorter courses will not be approved unless an exception is granted in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1)(D) of this rule.

1. 2. The course of study shall be consis-

tent in quality, content and length with similar courses offered by public and private schools in the state which have recognized accepted standards.

1. 3. The course of study shall provide for

a schedule of the tests and examinations to be given.

1. 4. The grading policy must provide for

periodic evaluation of the student’s proficiency and progress.

1. (J) Publications. A copy of the course outline, schedule of tuition, fees and other charges, regulations pertaining to absences, grading policy and rules of operation and conduct will be furnished the eligible person upon enrollment. The established student complaint procedures must be posted in a conspicuous place within the school.
2. (K) Certificate. Upon completion of training, the eligible person will be given a certificate by the school indicating the approved course and indicating that training was satisfactorily completed.

3. (L) Records. The school must maintain adequate records which include the following:

   1. 1. A written record of the previous edu-

cation and training of the eligible person that clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately and the eligible persons, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Vocational Rehabilitation so notified;

1. 2. Accurate and current records of atten-

dance, tardiness, makeup work, proficiency and progress;

1. 3. Individual instructor’s class records

and permanent office records for each student;

1. 4. Placement or location records for

graduates;

1. 5. The institution shall maintain finan-

cial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and which accurately reflect and support the receipts and charges applicable to veterans, JTPA and vocational rehabilitation supported students. Further, that all these records and supporting documents shall be retained in accordance with current state and federal laws, and regulations; and

1. 6. The institution shall submit any

records, documents, reports and data requested by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education necessary for the administration of the veterans, JTPA and Vocational Rehabilitation programs.

1. (M) Charges and Refunds. The charges for tuition, fees and other charges for the course or program of education shall be reasonable, based on the services to be rendered, the books, supplies and equipment to be furnished and the operating costs of the institutions.

   1. 1. The institution shall establish and

maintain a policy for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees and other charges in the event an eligible person fails to enter the course or withdraws or is discontinued at any time prior to completion and the policy shall provide that the amount charged to the eligible person for tuition, fees and other charges for a portion of the course does not exceed the approximate pro rata portion of the total charges for tuition, fees and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length.

1. (N) Enrollment. The institution shall use a satisfactory method of selecting students. Entrance requirements shall be based upon ability of the individual to perform at a level commensurate with the physical or mental demands, or both, of the course. Instruments for measuring ability shall include previous school records, previous work records, psychological testing as and when necessary.

2. (O) Class Schedules. An accurate and current organizational chart shall be available showing--

   1. 1. Daily hours of instruction including

beginning and ending time of classes, lunch, break periods, and the like;

1. 2. Instructor’s schedule including

instructor’s name, subject taught, time and room assignment; and

1. 3. A class schedule must be maintained

for each student in institutions having a curriculum composed of single unit subjects.

1. (4) Administration of Individual Referrals Under the JTPA, P.L. 97-300 and Other Funding Sources Contracting With the State Board for Individual Referrals.

   1. (A) For the purpose of administering this rule, an individual referral is a student referred by a sponsoring agency for skill training or training-related service for which the state board has contracted to reimburse a public, not-for-profit or for-profit institution.
   2. (B) Agreements. The state board shall enter into written agreements with public, not-for-profit and for-profit institutions for the purpose of administering individual referrals and shall develop and provide procedures which assist in administering the program.

   3. (C) Utilization of Courses. Courses which meet the following conditions are eligible to be included in the individual referral program:

      1. 1. Courses which are approved under

this rule; and

1. 2. Courses which are offered outside of

the boundaries of Missouri may be utilized when they are approved by a comparable agency as determined by the state board.

1. (D) Laws and Regulations. Public, not-forprofit and for-profit institutions shall operate in compliance with the JTPA of 1983, P.L. 97-300; applicable federal laws and regulations; state laws; Division of Job Development and Training issuances; and local ordinances.

2. (E) Tuition Charges and Reimbursements. Standard tuition rates for a course(s) established by the institution will be the basis for calculating reimbursement payments for an individual referral.

   1. 1. Tuition payments shall be made on

the basis of the school’s instructional periods, (that is, quarters, terms or semesters). However, the following exceptions shall apply:

1. A. Any instructional period that is at least twenty (20) weeks, but no more than thirtynine (39) weeks, will be treated as having a minimum of two (2) equal instructional periods;
2. B. Any instructional period that is at least forty (40) weeks, but no more than fifty-nine

1. (59) weeks, will be treated as three (3) equal instructional periods;

   1. C. Courses with instructional periods that are at least sixty (60) weeks or more will be divided into additional segments of twenty

2. (20) weeks; and

   1. D. Licensed practical nursing, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, dental technology, emergency medical technician-paramedic and radiology programs are exempt from the provisions in subparagraph (4)(E)1.B. Institutions offering these approved programs may request a one (1)- time reimbursement for an individual referral student.

      1. 2. Institutions shall submit reimburse-

ment requests for tuition payments of individual referrals for each instructional period.

1. 3. Costs for equipment, fees and sup-

plies are to be reimbursed separately as those costs are incurred. Registration fees are limited to a maximum of one hundred dollars ($100) per student.

1. 4. In case of a student termination, the

following refund policy shall apply to funds received from the state board:

1. A. Within the first week of each

instructional period, the school may retain ten percent (10%) of the tuition;

1. B. Within the second and third week

of each instructional period, the school may retain twenty percent (20%) of the tuition;

1. C. After the beginning of the fourth

week in each instructional period but prior to twenty-five percent (25%) of each instructional period, the school may retain twentyfive percent (25%) of the tuition;

1. D. After completing twenty-five per-

cent (25%) but prior to completing fifty percent (50%) of the instructional period, the school may retain fifty percent (50%) of the tuition;

1. E. After completing fifty percent

(50%) of the instructional period, the school may retain one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition;

1. F. For short courses where there is a

conflict in subparagraphs (4)(E)4.B.—D., the school will retain the greater amount; and

1. G. For courses offered by an accred-

ited school that lead toward an associate or higher degree or are exempt under subparagraph (4)(E)1.D., the refund policy of the institution will be applied.

1. 5. Other reimbursement methods

may be utilized such as performance based contracting, when specified by the awarding party as a condition of contracting with the state board to reimburse a public, not-forprofit or for-profit institution.

1. (5) Charges and Reimbursements for Vocational Rehabilitation. The provision of this section applies to accredited and nonaccredited courses. The cost of training shall be reimbursed in the following way:

   1. (A) Tuition payments shall be made on the basis of the school’s instructional periods (that is, quarters, terms or semesters), as described in the school’s catalog. However, the following exceptions shall apply:

      1. 1. Any instructional period that is at

least twenty (20) weeks, but no more than thirty-nine (39) weeks, will be treated as having a minimum of two (2) equal instructional periods; and 5 CSR 30-4

1. 2. Any instructional period that is at

least forty (40) weeks, but no more than fiftynine (59) weeks, will be treated as three (3) equal instructional periods. Programs of instruction in licensed practical nursing, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, dental technology, emergency medical technicianparamedic and radiology are excluded; and

1. 3. Courses with instructional periods

that are at least sixty (60) weeks or more will be divided into additional segments of twenty (20) weeks;

1. (B) Costs for equipment, fees and supplies are to be reimbursed separately as those costs are incurred. Registration fees are limited to a maximum of one hundred dollars ($100) per student;

2. (C) In the case of student termination, the following refund policy shall apply to funds received from the state board:

   1. 1. Within the first week of each instruc-

tional period, the school may retain ten percent (10%) of the tuition;

1. 2. Within the second and third week of

each instructional period, the school may retain twenty percent (20%) of the tuition;

1. 3. After the beginning of the fourth

week in each instructional period, but prior to twenty-five percent (25%) of each instructional period, the school may retain twentyfive percent (25%) of the tuition;

1. 4. After completing twenty-five percent

(25%), but prior to completing fifty percent (50%) of the instructional period, the school may retain fifty percent (50%) of the tuition;

1. 5. After completing fifty percent (50%)

of the instructional period, the school may retain one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition;

1. 6. For short courses where there is a

conflict in paragraphs (5)(C)2.—4., the school will retain the greater amount; or

1. 7. For courses offered by an accredited

school that lead toward an associate or higher degree or are exempt under paragraph (5)(A)2., the refund policy of the institution will be applied;

1. (D) Services provided prior to or after dates approved by the authorizing document will not be reimbursed; and
2. (E) Due to the short-term, intense nature of proprietary, trade or technical school courses, and the close involvement by vocational rehabilitational counselors and others in the vocational training process monthly progress reports to the vocational rehabilitation counselor are required.

AUTHORITY: sections 161.172, 178.430, 178.590 and 178.610, RSMo (1986) and 178.530, RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1991).* Original rule filed May 20, 1981, effective Nov. 16, 1981. Amended: Filed Aug. 13, 1982, effective Nov. 15, 1982. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 1983, effective March 15, 1984. Amended: Filed July 17, 1990, effective Dec. 31, 1990. Amended: Filed June 1, 1992, effective Feb. 26, 1993. *Original authority: 161.172, 178.430, 178.590 and 178.610, RSMo (1963) and 178.530, RSMo (1963), amended 1977, 1991.