Section 661.505.101. Program approval.

         505.101(1) Pursuant to Iowa Code sections 103.12 and 103.12A, an educational institution that plans to offer a postsecondary electrical education program to prepare students to be licensed by the board shall seek approval for the program before students participate in the program. Separate approval is required for a journeyman electrician program and for a residential electrician program.

         505.101(2) The educational institution shall submit an application to the board office on a form specified by the board. An educational institution that submits an application must provide certification that the institution is currently accredited by a recognized regional or national educational accrediting organization.

         505.101(3) An educational institution seeking initial approval of a journeyman electrician program or a residential electrician program must submit an application to the board at least 60 days prior to student participation in the program.

         505.101(4) The board shall set times for periodic review of approved programs and shall develop policies that address the following:

            a.               Requirements for the submission of applications.

            b.               Standards required for program approval.

            c.               Standards for withdrawal of approval or discontinuation of an approved program.

            d.               Standards for educational content and class attendance, qualifications for instructors, documentation and reporting required to establish compliance with program requirements, and specification of degrees or diplomas awarded.

         505.101(5) Information regarding approved postsecondary electrical education programs may be obtained by contacting the board office. A list of approved postsecondary electrical education programs and other information about postsecondary electrical education programs shall be posted on the board’s Web site.

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