N.M. Admin. Code § 7.32.20.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 7.32.20.13 - CLASSROOM COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR DWI SCHOOLS

A licensee shall:

A. engage as DWI facilitators only those persons who have been certified by the bureau; a licensee may not serve as a facilitator unless the licensee has been certified by the bureau as a facilitator pursuant to this rule;

B. enroll no fewer than four (4) students and no more than thirty (30) students per facilitator or the maximum occupancy allowed by the fire code, whichever is less, in a DWI program, unless prior written approval is obtained from the bureau;

C. not charge a student more than $175.00, including tax, for enrolling in a DWI program;

D. display the license issued by the bureau in an appropriate and visible location;

E. display the placard issued by the fire marshal stating the maximum occupancy of each classroom in an appropriate and visible location in the classroom;

F. use classroom facilities that:

(1) have adequate space, lighting, heating, and ventilation;

(2) have seats and tables or seats with attached tables for each student in the class; and

(3) comply with all federal, state, and local laws relating to persons with disabilities, public health, safety, and sanitation, including restroom facilities;

G. ensure that the learning environment is conducive to learning and free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment; no person shall engage in, or be permitted to engage in, conduct that is offensive to the ordinary dignity, decency, and morality of others;

H. use only the curriculum, handouts and videos, approved by the bureau;

I. if a licensee becomes aware that a student is disabled, inquire as to the need for accommodations, and provide reasonable accommodations for the student, including but not limited to auxiliary aids or services such as assisted listening devices or a sign language interpreter, unless the accommodation presents an undue burden on the licensee; the bureau shall pay for sign language interpretation if the student is under the age of eighteen (18), provided that the licensee shall contact the bureau at least fourteen (14) days before the scheduled date of the driver education course to arrange for interpretation;

J. provide at least twelve (12) program hours for each DWI program, divided into no fewer than three (3) four-hour segments scheduled at least one (1) week apart;

K. offer classes as frequently as necessary to accommodate the number of students in the community, but no less frequently than once every three (3) months;

L. if certificates of completion are issued, use certificates obtained from the bureau, issued sequentially by the licensee; and

M. not permit a student to attend any DWI classes until the student has received written information stating all fees, including primary and incidental costs, charged for the course, school policies for passing and failing, refund and reschedule policies, and attendance requirements.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.32.20.13

7.32.20.13 NMAC - Rp, 7 NMAC 32.20.10 and 32-20-23, 1-1-03; A, 2-13-09