(a) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
- (1) “Instructor hours” means number of hours that instructors deliver live training in a lecture or classroom format, as an interactive workshop, as a demonstration with the opportunity for learners to practice, or virtually, using video-conferencing tools; and
- (2) “Self-study hours” means study conducted by a student inside or outside of the classroom without necessitating the presence or interaction of an instructor, and does not include homework assigned outside of the designated course or program self-study hours.
(b) At a minimum, a school shall maintain current, complete, and accurate student records of the following documents in a safe and secure environment for a minimum of 3 years:
(1) A copy of the student's signed enrollment agreement to include, at a minimum:
a. A detailed schedule of program or course hours, including, but not limited to, any one or more of the following:
- 1. Instructor hours; and
- 2. Self-study hours;
- b. A detailed tuition and fee schedule; and
- c. A statement for students to sign and date stating they have received and read school policies;
- (2) Records of student progress reports that include information on classroom attendance and performance;
- (3) A copy of the results of any enrollment evaluation or examination; and
- (4) A record of all monies charged, owed, and paid.
- (c) Student records shall include a unique identifier such as date of birth, last 4 digits of the student’s social security number or an assigned student identification number.
- (d) Records of students shall be open for inspection to the office during site visits to the school.
- (e) A school shall permanently maintain student transcripts or certificates.
- (f) Any changes to the original enrollment agreement shall be made in writing and signed by both school and student.
Source. #10520, eff 2-12-14 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hedc 300); ss by #12644, eff 10-11-18 (formerly Hedc 304.07)