Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-39-502

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 26-39-502 - Application for registration

(a) Each applicant for registration shall submit a completed application, pay the applicable fee, and provide evidence satisfactory to the department of having met the requirements in K.A.R. 26-39-501 .

(b) Each applicant shall provide the department with one of the following:

(1) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of an associate's degree, if qualifying with an associate's degree in a relevant field;

(2) academic transcripts or proof of receipt of a bachelor's degree or graduate degree, if qualifying with a bachelor's degree; or

(3) both a high school diploma or the equivalent and evidence of one year of relevant experience, if qualifying with a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.

(c) Each applicant shall arrange for transcripts to be provided directly to the department by the school or the accredited college or university.

(d) Each applicant who has received an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate degree outside the United States or its territories and whose transcript is not in English shall submit an officially translated English copy of the applicant's transcript and, if necessary, supporting documents. The transcript shall be translated by a source and in a manner acceptable to the department. Each applicant shall pay all transcription fees directly to the transcriber.

(e) Each applicant who has received an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate degree outside the United States or its territories shall obtain an equivalency validation from a department-approved entity that specializes in educational credential evaluations. Each applicant shall pay the required equivalency validation fee directly to the validation agency.

(f) If adverse information concerning the applicant is received through criminal history records, abuse, neglect and exploitation information, or disciplinary action information or from any other source, the applicant shall provide, upon request, all necessary records, affidavits, or other documentation required by the secretary concerning the disciplinary action, the abuse, neglect or exploitation findings, or the criminal conviction, including any evidence that all disciplinary action or sentencing requirements have been completed. All costs for the acquisition of these documents shall be the applicant's responsibility.

(g) If an applicant has been subject to disciplinary action or has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, the applicant shall have the burden of proving that the applicant has been rehabilitated and warrants the public trust.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-39-502

Authorized by L. 2014, ch. 94, sec. 4; implementing L. 2014, ch. 94, secs. 4 and 9; effective, T-26-9-2-14, Sept. 2, 2014; adopted by, Kansas Register Volume 33, No. 46, effective 12/1/2014.