Section R. 339.6045 - Distance education requirementsRule 45.
(1) As used in this rule, "distance education" means education that uses technology to deliver instruction to a student who is physically separated from the instructor while allowing live interaction between the student and the instructor.(2) Distance education is allowed in the delivery of theory hours of the curriculum if all of the following are satisfied:(a) The instructor has been trained in the use of the modality and technology resources used in distance education.(b) The technology and practices are in place to verify the identity of the distance education student who participates, while protecting student privacy.(c) The student has been provided with written information that clearly describes the distance education technology requirements to successfully complete the course.(3) A barber college offering distance education under subrule (2) of this rule shall have a policy in place that it provides to each student that includes all of the following clear statements: (a) All practical hours in the curriculum must be done in-person.(b) The student's interaction with the instructor through distance education must be logged by the instructor.(c) An in-person performance evaluation must be completed after each 10% of the distance education component.(d) The student shall pass a comprehensive theory and practical examination before the student graduates from the program.(e) The student's transcript and other documents must identify the portion of the curriculum that was delivered through distance education.(4) Before a student enrolls in the barber college, the barber college shall provide, and the student shall sign, a disclaimer that advises the student that distance education may not be accepted for reciprocity or licensure in some states. The barber college shall maintain a copy of the signed waiver in the student's record.Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.6045
1991 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2014 AACS; History: 2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023