ARC 8297C - Iowa Administrative Rules

Notice of Intended Action

Evaluator endorsement and license, ch 19

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ARC 8297C

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to evaluator endorsement and license
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Educational Examiners Board hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 19, “Evaluator Endorsement and License,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 256.146 and 284.10.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 256.146 and 284.10.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed chapter provides procedures for the issuance of evaluator licenses. The Board proposes removing duplicative statutory language.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 21, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●September 11, 2024

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking 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 rulemaking. Written comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 2, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Beth Myers, Attorney
Board of Educational Examiners
701 East Court Avenue, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515.242.6506
Email: beth.myers@iowa.gov

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

November 20, 2024 11 a.m. to 12 noon	Board Room, Suite A 701 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa
December 2, 2024 9 to 10 a.m.	Board Room, Suite A 701 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa

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

Any persons who intend to attend a 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 rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking 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 rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Rescind 282—Chapter 19 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 19

EVALUATOR ENDORSEMENT AND LICENSE

282—19.1(256) Evaluator endorsement and license. This endorsement or this license authorizes services as required by Iowa Code section 284.10.

282—19.2(256) Evaluator endorsement. To obtain this authorization as an endorsement on an administrator or evaluator license, an applicant will complete the requirements as specified in rule 281—83.4(284).

282—19.3(256) Evaluator license. Applicants may apply for the five-year evaluator license upon completion of the evaluator training required in Iowa Code section 284.10. An individual holding the evaluator license may convert this license to an endorsement on an administrator license. The fee for this conversion process will equal the fee for license renewal.

282—19.4(256) Holder of permanent professional certificate. The holder of the permanent professional certificate with an administrator endorsement will also hold a valid evaluator license if the person serves as an administrator who evaluates licensed personnel.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 256 and 284.