State Agency Statute and Administrative Code Accreditation Requirements On-site Inspection by Licensing Agency License Renewal Total lnstruction Hours Classroom Hours BTW Hours BTW Mandatory Skills Road Training Requirements (e.g., traffic, weather, urban/rural) Pass Written and Skills Test Receive Certificate Student to Instructor Ratio Equipment and Facilities Requirements AL Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. Title 16, Chapter 46 Alabama Private School License Law, Act 2002 Guidelines for Policy720.01: Private School Licensure Non-degree granting institutions exempt from accreditation requirements. Exempt if accredited Application requires a visit with or without notice Biennially “Each course, curriculum, and instruction provided by each private school shall be consistent in quality and content with recognized school standards as determined by the Department.” Not specified Not specified Facilities, equipment and instructional aides provide adequate space to support instructional program AK Alaska DMV Title 28 Chapter 28.17 §28.17.010 et seq. 2 AAC 91 §91.990 et seq. Accredited colleges and universities are exempt, or certified by a nationally recognized professional truck driver training program for commercial motor vehicles Yes Annual filing of vehicle inspection report Annually Commercial motor vehicles schools “must meet or exceed the model curriculum for training tractor-trailer drivers adopted by the United States Department of Transportation.” (28-17-041) Curriculum approved by Director of DMV Not specified Not specified Classroom and related facilities subject to satisfactory inspection. Vehicles must comply with49 C.F.R Parts 390 - 399 AZ Dept. of Transportation, Motor Vehicles Division ARS Title 32 Professions and Occupations Chapter 23 Professional Driver Training Schools §§32-2351 et seq. 17 AAC Article 3 Professional Truck Driving Schools, §§17-5-301 et seq. Not required Inspection or records permitted during business hours Annually (school and instructor licenses) Driver training schools proposing to give instructions pertaining to the operation of motorcycles, buses, and trucks other than 1/2- or 3/4-ton pickups must submit their complete curriculum for approval along with their application. The applicant must pass a MVD exam comprised of actual demonstration, written test, or both covering Traffic laws Safe driving practices Operation of motor vehicles Knowledge of teach methods, techniques and practices Driving school statutes and regulations, business ethics , office procedures and recordkeeping Not specified Not specified Dual clutch on standard transmission vehicles. Dual braking system.
AR State Board of Private Career Education Title 6 Subtitle 5 Postsecondary and Higher Education Not required With or without notification for inspection of Not facilities, curriculum, faculty, and instructor performance Annually No specific curriculum requirements. Details on each proposed program to include, but not be limited to, such information as occupational 18 demand, course titles, length, cost, and equipment available. Not specified Not specified Facilities and equipment sufficient to meet educational objectives CA Dept. of Education, Bureau of Postsecondary Education (BPPE) CA Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 Title 5 Division 7.5 BPPE Administration Compliance audits with or without notice CO Colorado Department of Education, Division of Occupational Schools CRS Title 12 Article 59 Private Occupational Schools 8 CCR 1504-1
FL Commission on Independent Education Dept. Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Education (authority limited to licensing instructors driving school vehicles) XLVIII ,Ch. 1005 Nonpublic Postsecondary Ed CIE Admin Code Industry Certification Process Title XXXII Chapter 488 Commercial Driving Schools Chapter 15A-11 Driver Training School (Limited in application to through 11.010 regarding vehicles and instructors Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework If accredited agency must be disclosed. If agency not recognized by US Dept. of Ed. Impact on Title IV funding must be disclosed Annually Annually CMV Driving program: 350 hrs. CDL B: light truck and delivery program: 245 hrs. Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Vehicles subject to federally approved safety inspection per section 396.17. Conformance with Florida Code for educational facilities. Perkins Title IV Skill Attainment, including minimum 150 instructional hrs. GA Georgia Department of Driver Services Title 43 Chapter 13 GA Administrative Code Chapter 375 Not required Every 4 years Curriculum subject to DDS approval. Theoretical classroom instruction must include rules of road, safe driving practices pedestrian safety and FMCSA rules and regulations. Practical instruction includes demonstration and actual performance of specific maneuvers. Test required for graduation must not be phrased or constructed like the DDS Yes Must include city, rural and interstate driving 70% score on written test to receive certificate Make up classes required for excused absences None specified Dual breaks and clutch, rear view and side view mirrors
HI Department of Education HAR Title 8 Subtitle 2 Chap. 101 Licensing Private Trade and Technical Schools Prior to issuance of license and anytime thereafter Annually Curriculum must filed and approved by the department as to its adequacy for training in the trades or vocations to be taught, and shall be specifically set forth in the application. Not specified Not specified Facilities must be adequate to deliver the proposed training in the occupation Facilities must be in compliance with code. ID Idaho State Board of Education Chapter 24, Title 33, Idaho Code IDAPA 08.01.11 - Registration of Educational Institutions and Proprietary Schools None required Annually IL Secretary of State Driver Services Department 625 ILCS 5 Ch. 6 Art IV IL Admin Code Title 92 Chapter11 part 1060 Statute refers to Driver Services as the accrediting agency Yes Including DOT Vehicle inspection 160 hrs 40 hrs 20 hrs range 20 hrs BTW 20 hrs observing Yes per Illinois Occupational Skills Standard for Entry-Level Drivers BTW 20 hrs on roads and highway with 1 on 1 instruction 5:1. No more than 6 students enrolled per any given period CDL A: unit no less than 9 forward gears Trailer ≥ 48 feet with tandem axel Up to 60 remedial classroom, BTW range and BTW OTR DSD may reduce number of scheduled skill tests if student failure rate is >45% for 2 consecutive months
IN Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Applicable to private and publicly funded schools) Indiana Code 9-14-2 Indiana Administrative Code Rule 5 Truck Driver Training Schools 140 IAC 7-4-1 et seq. 140 IAC 4-1.2-1, 3.1, 3.2 and 5.2 None required Upon request Biennially CDL A: ≤ 140 hrs CDL B ≤ 80 None specified None specified Yes None specified None specified None specified None specified IA KS Kansas of Regents Chapter 74 Article 32 Section 163 KY Dept. of KY State Police (Licensing/Enforcement) Commission on Proprietary Education/Kentucky Community and Technical College System (curriculum) KRS Chapter 332 KAR 502 Chapter 10 State police Licensing Requirements for CDL Schools KRS Chapter 165A None required Yes Annually 160 hrs. 50 hrs. 45 hrs. Mandatory skills and field training for weather, hazard protection visual inspection, emergency maneuvers and maintenance 4 hours at night None specified 30 :1 class 6 :1 range 3 :1 OTR Truck/tractors 10 yro for on-the-road instruction and ≤ 15 yro for instruction LA Louisiana Board of Regents LRS Title 17 Chapter 24-A Title 28 Education Part III Proprietary Schools Required if the school issues a non-academic Associate of Occupation Sciences. Application requirements waived if accredited Yes. Facilities, equipment and records open for inspection during business hours Annually The Louisiana Proprietary Schools Law (LA R.S. 17:3141 et seq.) and the LA Administrative Code 28, Part III) do not list specific requirements for a commercial truck driving curriculum. The school must adhere to curriculum guidelines established by any applicable regulatory boards, commissions, etc., for the training programs that are proposed to be offered. Not specified Not specified Facilities must meet state and local zoning and health regs. Equipment used for instruction must be suitable and similar to that used in the profession road
MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation, Division of Professional Licensure Registry of Motor Vehicles RMV Instructor Application Curriculum that requires the approval of another state or federal authority must be approved as a condition precedent to division approval. Classroom facilities suitable for no less than 10 students, compliance with code Vehicles with dual brakes, driver side and one internal rear view mirror MI Secretary of State, Driver Programs Division Bureau of Driver and Vehicle Programs Driver Education Provider Act and Instructor Act 384 of 2006 Not required Biennially No minimum requirements for classroom, BTW on the or range. Separate logs for classroom and BTW time. 4 Year retention period. MN Department of Public Safety MN Code Chapter 171 Drivers Licenses and Schools MAR Chapter 7411 Driver Education None required Yes Annually CDL A, B, or C motor vehicle curriculum must be approved by Commission of Public Safety. Curriculum must specify hours of instruction, content of all classroom and lab instruction. Curriculum may not duplicate state test. Not specified No CDL A&B: 10:1 CDL C:12:1 Vehicles not more than 10 years old. Semis >10 if inspection if inspection reports available. MS MO Department of Higher Education MRS Title XI Chapter 173 Missouri Code of Regulations 6 CSR Any or all of application requirements waived if accredited Timing of initial determined on basis Annually Biennially if accredited or in operation for 5 Curriculum must be consistent with industry standards. Depending on the type and level of programs envisioned, the MDHE may use external consultants to assist with the evaluation of the application materials and the school proposal. Not specified Not specified Not specified
NY New York Department of Motor Vehicles New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 394 Driver’s School Part 76 Commissioners’ Regulations Drivers’ School New York Vehicle and Traffic law §§ 215 and 508(4) Part 7 Commissioner’s Regulations Classroom and Highway Safety Instruction Form MV521 Application for School License Form MV523 Driving Instructor Application Form524 Driving School Instructor’s Certificate Not required Licensee’s record available at all times to DMV Pre-licensing of classroom facilities required. Annually ($50) or biennially at applicant’s choice ($100) New York does not prescribe minimum curriculum requirements. Training provides must meet the following requirements 1. The school has at least one instructor with 1,000 hrs. BTW who is certified by NYS DMV to provide instruction in the CDL-class vehicle for which the school provides instruction, and 2. The school has reported at least one CDL-type vehicle that is used for instruction purposes, and 3. The school has provided a Schedule of Fees (price list for all services) which includes CDL-type training. 36:1 classroom Commercial building facilities required in cities with population ≥250,000 ≤ 10 students per 200sqft 20 sqft. for each additional student up to 36 Dual brakes not required. Trolley brake is acceptable and clutch, right-side rear mirror.
ND NDDOT/Motor Vehicle Division NDCC Title 39 Chapter 39-25 ND Administrative Code Article 38-07 Not required Annually Minimum standard: 120 hours subject to approval of MVD Director 20 hours consistent with ND CDL Drivers Manual 100 hours (combined range and on the road) Yes None specified No None specified Vehicles ≤ 10 years OH Ohio Department of Public Safety Title 45 Chapter 4508 Driver Training Schools OAC 4501-7-01 et seq. Not required Subject to inspection during business hours, including production of student records All training must be completed within 272 days of lesson. CDL A: at least 40 hrs CDL B: at least 12 hrs CDL A: at least 40 hrs. With (1) no less than 10 hrs. on the range, and (2) No less than 10 hrs. on streets and highways in normal traffic. CDL B at least 28 hours with (1) no less than 8 range hours, and (2) no less than 8 on streets and highways in normal traffic Yes Yes Vehicles equipped with (1) dual breaks or accessible hand brake for instructor. (2) rear and side view mirrors for student and driver
PA Pennsylvania State Board of Private Schools Act 174 of 1986 Private Licensed School Act Chapter 32 PA Administrative Code Title 22 Chapter 73 Not required Any time as determined by the Board Biennially Minimum requirements for program approval Conform to industry standards and training practices Curriculum outline including courses, major subjects, hours/lessons devoted to each subject and award at completion of program Entrance requirements Method for recording, evaluating and evaluating individual student progress Prerequisites for each course Instructional materials Not specified Not specified 1. Equipment sufficient to meet program objectives. 2. Inspection by a person experienced in the field before granting initial license. 3. Provide valid occupancy certificate RI Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education TITLE 16 Education Chapter 16-40 Private Schools Regulations Governing Proprietary Schools In Rhode Island Not required. If accredited status must be reported. Any time during regular business or school hours, with or without notice. Annual Evidence that programs are of appropriate content, length and mode of delivery may be illustrated by: 1. conformity with appropriate accrediting agency standards, applicable industry standards, applicable state or federal licensing standards or other credible measures; 2. comparability with similar programs in the state or region Not specified Not specified Equipment to meet program objectives. Equipment sufficient to meet maximum class size Classrooms and facilities meet building code requirements
TX Texas Workforce Commission 3 Education, Subtitle G, Chapter 132 Career Colleges and Schools Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 20 Texas Workforce Commission Chapter 807 Career Colleges and Schools Accreditation exemption not applicable to hour programs Right to inspect without notice Annually but no less than every three years for small schools where students are eligible for federal and state grant funds Curriculum content requires: competency based programs Assess skills primarily using methods Instruction method and materials are appropriate to the knowledge and ability of students A logically sequenced program, If, appropriate an externship or a simulation of the workplace not specified. Minimum BTW hours do not include observation time Not specified Not specified 4:1 per vehicle excluding instructor 3:1 vehicles per instructor on the range Programs ≤ 40 hrs. written exam. Programs up to 200 hours interim progress report to student Programs >200 hours two interim reports. Termination if student fails to make satisfactory progress after second report. UT Department of Commerce Division of Consumer Protection Title 13 Chapter 34 Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act Rule R152-34a. Utah Postsecondary School State Authorization Act Rules Exempt if accredited Mandatory review 12 months after issuance of registration Biennially Division of Consumer Protection neither reviews or approve curriculum nor impose an practice hour requirements Not specified No standard. School. must file student teacher ratio. Facilities and equipment must meet minimum standards for training that will result in employment
VT Department of Motor Vehicles Title 23 Chapter 29 §701 et seq. CVR 14-050-039 Not required Facilities must be open for inspection and evaluation during normal business hours Biennially CDL A: Minimum 148 hrs. classroom, range and OTR. CDL B: Minimum 74 hrs. classroom, range and OTR. Not specified Not specified Not specified Classroom training not to exceed 30 students Classroom ≥180 sqft in compliance with building code Range ≥ 20,000 sqft On road vehicle equipped with dual breaks Outside mirrors with enhanced view for instructor VA Department of Motor Vehicles Title 46.2 Chapter 17 Driver Training Schools §1700 -1704 24 VAC 20-121-10 – 20-121-200 Not required Inspections and compliance reviews upon reasonable request by DMV Annually A; Minimum 120 hrs for Class A Daily instruction not to exceed 10 hrs. Class A: Minimum 40 hrs. No more than 30%. of instruction using slides and film Class A: Minimum 80 hrs. range, road and simulator Include in BTW minimum hrs. Yes. Also includes passenger carrying instruction (loading, emergencies and ADA compliance) Not specified No more than 5:1, including instructor for training
WA Department of Licensing Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Regulations apply to private schools, vocational schools , private vocational schools and colleges CDL applicants must take training from approved training provider or employer must certify the employee has the skills and training necessary to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely RCW Chapter 45.25 Chapter 28C.10 RCW Private Vocational Schools Chapter 490-105 WAC Regulation of Private Vocational Schools Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or recognized accrediting agency. Or meet requirements Annually Class A: minimum 160 hrs. Class B: Minimum 48 hours Class C: Minimum 32 hours Class A: 40 hrs. Class B: 20 hrs. Class C: 20 hrs. Class A: 86 hours range, observation and proficiency Class B: 10 hours combined observation and proficiency Class C: 2 hours combined observation and proficiency Class A 16 hours Class B 4 hours Class C: 2 hours Class A 18 hours Class B 14 hours C 8 hours Not specified None None WY Wyoming Department of Education W.S. 21-2-401 et seq. Wyoming Department of Education Rules and Regulations Chap. 1 Not required Not specified Annually 5 year term if accredited Annual $1k fee is not waived for accredited schools Applicants are required to submit curriculum outline. The Rules and Regulations define curriculum as: “a set of courses offered in logical sequence of such nature and quality to reasonably assure that the students will develop the job skills and knowledge necessary for obtaining employment in the occupational area for which the instruction is offered.” Grading system must be described in application Not specified Adequate space, equipment, instructional material, and personnel to provide instruction consistent with curriculum.