La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § III-152

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-152 - School Policies and Course Specifications

A. Every driving school shall furnish each student/parent with the school policies prior to the beginning of any instruction. The following information shall be contained in the school policies.

1. The total fee for the course of instruction shall be listed by classroom fee and behind-the-wheel fee. This fee shall cover all expenses including the cost of the original and at least one copy of the driver education certificate of completion provided to each student.

2. Any additional charge for the use of a school vehicle in taking behind-the-wheel instruction or for transporting a student to/from instruction.

3. In the event of a schools closure, either by voluntary measures or by action of DPS, a refund will be issued upon request. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the effective date of termination or request, whichever occurs first.

4. The school's standards of required behavior including but not limited to:

a. an absolute prohibition against cheating as well as the consequences which will result if these standards are violated;

b. the schools policy on students use of electronic communication devices in the classroom; and

c. the schools policy pertaining to absence and rescheduling procedures.

B. Course Specifications

1. The purpose for course specification is to explain the documentation and procedures for the student/parent required for the course.

2. DPS' grading policy, indicating that a passing score of 80 percent on the classroom and a score of 70 points on the behind-the-wheel shall be achieved in order to be issued a driver education certificate of completion.

3. Explanation of instruction the student will receive including:

a. number of mandated classroom instruction hours;

b. number of mandated behind-the-wheel instruction hours; and

c. how the students performance will be evaluated and the requirements necessary to complete the course.

4. Identification of alternative testing techniques to be used for students with hearing, speech or learning disabilities. This information should be made available prior to the students enrollment. C. School Policies

1. If the school is unable to complete a students course, a parent or adult student may request a refund for the uncompleted portion of the course. This refund should be made available within 10 days of the request. If a reasonable request for a refund is not granted, the student and/or the parent may apply against the schools surety bond.

2. In the event of a schools closure, either by voluntary measures or by action of DPS, a refund will be issued upon request. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the effective date of termination or request, whichever is sooner.

3. Any student(s) trained by an unlicensed instructor may shall be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees as determined by the department.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § III-152

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, LR 38:1984 (August 2012), Amended LR 431772 (9/1/2017), Amended LR 501008 (7/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:402.1(A)(1) and R.S. 40:1461.