ARC 6678C

ARC 6678C

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rule making related to work-based learning program supervisor authorization and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Educational Examiners Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 22, "Authorizations," Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rule Making

This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 272.2 and 2022 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2383.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 272.2 and 2022 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2383.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed rule making directs the Board to create a work-based learning program supervision authorization.

Fiscal Impact

This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

This rule making will have a positive impact on jobs because it will allow more persons to be able to supervise students in a work-based learning program.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 282—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 6, 2022. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making.

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee's meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rule-making action is proposed:

Adopt the following new rule 282—22.14(272):

282—22.14(272) Work-based learning program supervisor authorization.

22.14(1) Authorization. The work-based learning program supervisor authorization is only valid for service or employment as a work-based learning program supervisor in grades 9-12.

22.14(2) Application process. Any person interested in the work-based learning program supervisor authorization shall submit an application to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners online at www.boee.iowa.gov.

22.14(3) Specific requirements for the work-based learning program supervisor authorization.

a. The applicant must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).

b. The applicant must provide verification of completion of the work-based learning program supervisor course. The course must be approved by the board of educational examiners, shall not require more than 15 contact hours, shall be available over the Internet, and shall include content in the fundamentals of career education, curriculum, assessment, and the evaluation of student participation.

c. The applicant must provide verification of completion of child and dependent adult abuse trainings as stated in 282—subrule 20.3(4).

22.14(4) Validity. The work-based learning program supervisor authorization is valid for five years. No Class B license or license based on executive director decision may be issued to an applicant holding the work-based learning program supervisor authorization. No additional endorsement areas may be added to the work-based learning program supervisor authorization.

22.14(5) Renewal. An applicant for renewal of the work-based learning program supervisor authorization must provide verification of completion of child and dependent adult abuse trainings as stated in 282—subrule 20.3(4).

22.14(6) Temporary authorization. A one-year temporary work-based learning program supervisor authorization may be issued to applicants who have met all other requirements with the exception of the work-based learning program supervisor course. This temporary authorization is nonrenewable and cannot be extended.

22.14(7) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of the professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to holders of the work-based learning program supervisor authorization.