1. (1) A school requesting certification shall:

   1. (a) submit an application form as prescribed by the division, including:

      1. (i) name, telephone number, email address, and address of:

         1. (A) the school;
         2. (B) the school director; and
         3. (C) the owners of the school; and
      2. (ii) as to each school director or owner, disclosure of criminal history and adverse regulatory actions;

   2. (b) provide a description of:

      1. (i) the type of school; and
      2. (ii) the school's physical facilities or method for delivery of course instruction;

   3. (c) provide a statement outlining the:

      1. (i) number of quizzes and examinations in each course offered;
      2. (ii) grading system, including methods of testing and standards of grading;
      3. (iii) requirements for attendance; and
      4. (iv) school's refund policy.

2. (2) Standards for operation.

   1. (a) The courses shall be taught in an appropriate environment or facility and not in a private residence, except for a course approved for distance education.
   2. (b) A school shall teach the approved course of study as outlined in the state-approved outline.

   3. (c) At the time of registration, a school shall provide to each student:

      1. (i) the statement described in Subsection (1)(c);
      2. (ii) a copy of the qualifying questionnaire that the student will be required by the division to answer as part of the pre-licensing or precertification examination; and
      3. (iii) a criminal history disclosure statement.
   4. (d) For a student to earn credit for a course, the school shall require that the student attend 100% of the scheduled class time.

   5. (e)(i) A school may not award credit to any student who fails the final examination.

      1. (ii) A student who fails a school final examination must wait three days before retesting and may not retake the same final examination.
      2. (iii) A student who fails a final examination a second time must wait two weeks before retesting and may not retake either exam that the student previously failed.
      3. (iv) A student who fails a final exam a third time shall fail the course.
   6. (f) A school may not allow a student to challenge a course or any part of a course by taking an exam in lieu of attendance.

   7. (g) Credit hours.

      1. (i) For a course that is taught outside of a college or university setting, one credit hour may be awarded for 50 minutes of instruction within a 60-minute period, allowing for a ten-minute break.

      2. (ii) For a course that is taught in a college or university setting:

         1. (A) one-quarter hour is equivalent to ten credit hours; and
         2. (B) one semester hour is equivalent to 15 credit hours.
      3. (iii) A school may not award more than eight credit hours per day per student.

3. (3) A school shall report to the division within ten calendar days of:

   1. (a) any change in the information provided pursuant to Subsection (1)(a)(i); and
   2. (b) a school director or owner being convicted, or entering a plea in abeyance or diversion agreement, as to a criminal offense, excluding class C misdemeanors.

4. (4)(a) A school certification is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

   1. (b) To renew a school certification, an individual shall, before the date of expiration:

      1. (i) submit a properly completed application as provided by the division; and
      2. (ii) pay a nonrefundable applicable fee.

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Date of Last Change: February 26, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 30, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 61-2g-201(2)(h); 61-2g-202(1); 61-2g-205(5)(c); 61-2g-307(3); 61-2g-401(5)