(f) To qualify for an education provider license, an applicant must demonstrate the following:(1) a sound financial base for establishing, promoting, and delivering the necessary courses; budget planning for the school's courses should be clearly projected;(2) a sufficient number of qualified, licensed instructors as provided by rule;(3) adequate support personnel to assist with administrative matters and technical assistance;(4) maintenance and availability of records of participation for licensees;(5) the ability to provide each participant who successfully completes an approved program with a certificate of completion signed by the administrator of a licensed education provider in a manner prescribed by the Department; the certificate of completion shall include the program that was completed, the completion date, the course number, and the student's and education provider's license numbers;(6) a written policy dealing with procedures for the management of grievances and fee refunds;(7) lesson plans and examinations, if applicable, for each course;(8) a 75% passing grade for successful completion of any continuing education course or pre-license or post-license examination, if required;(9) the ability to identify and use instructors who will teach in a planned program; instructor selections must demonstrate: (A) appropriate credentials;(B) competence as a teacher;(C) knowledge of content area; and(D) qualification by experience. Unless otherwise provided for in this Section, the education provider shall provide a proctor or an electronic means of proctoring for each examination; the education provider shall be responsible for the conduct of the proctor; the duties and responsibilities of a proctor shall be established by rule.
Unless otherwise provided for in this Section, the education provider must provide for closed book examinations for each course unless the Department, upon the recommendation of the Board, excuses this requirement based on the complexity of the course material.