1. (a) All approved drivers’ schools shall provide:

   1. (1) Space for a classroom which:

      1. a. Is free from any disturbing influence;
      2. b. Is used exclusively for driver education instruction during the classroom period;
      3. c. Has a minimum of 20 square feet per student, unless in a public or private high school that requires 32 or 36 square feet;
      4. d. Has a minimum classroom facility of 300 square feet, unless in a public or private high school that requires 800 square feet; and
      5. e. Has adequate heat, light and ventilation;
   2. (2) A text book issued to each student pursuant to Saf-C 3112.01;

   3. (3) Supplemental teaching aids, including:

      1. a. Diagrams;
      2. b. Reference books;
      3. c. Pamphlets;
      4. d. Driver manuals; and
      5. e. Other audio-visual material;
   4. (4) A blackboard, flip-chart or equivalent that measures at least 4 feet by 3 feet;
   5. (5) A Snellen eye chart or equivalent, for use when administering a vision test; and
   6. (6) A system that can project audio-visual material at a size which can be clearly seen by all students in the class, such as a DVD/wide screen television or computer/projector.
2. (b) Each approved drivers’ school shall be inspected by the department of safety, upon initial application for an approved drivers’ school license and every 2 years thereafter, to ensure compliance with this section.
3. (c) Each request for an initial approval of a classroom facility shall require an inspection by the state fire marshal, local fire department chief, or his/her designee. A copy of the inspection report shall be submitted to the department of safety at the time of application for approval.

Source. #5367, eff 3-31-92; ss by #6711, INTERIM, eff 3-22-98, EXPIRED: 7-20-98 New. #7362, eff 12-1-00; ss by #9331, INTERIM, eff 11-26-08, EXPIRED: 5-25-09 New. #9568, eff 10-17-09 (from Saf-C 3111.02); ss by #12509, eff 4-5-18 (formerly Saf-C 3112.02) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 3100)