AR Board of Private Career Education Title 6 Subtitle 5 Postsecondary and Higher Education State Board of Private Career Education Form 3060 – Driver education instructor record of qualifications Yes 21 NA High school diploma or GED Complete certified First Aid Class within 3 years prior to application NA NA 6 semester hrs. driver education, or 72 hours of documented driver training, or minimum of 7 years directly related experience directly related to the program being taught (such as, but not limited to: experience in law, enforcement investigating of accidents FBI criminal investigation for owners with 10 percent or more equity interest, covering past 5 years. [Requirement apply to instructors owning more than 10%equity] NA NA License not suspended, canceled, revoked or denied within past 36 months. No more than eight (8) point violations on driving record CA Dept. of Education, Bureau of Postsecondary Education (BPPE) CA Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 Title 5 Division 7.5 BPPE Administration CO Colorado Department of Education, Division of Occupational Schools CRS Title 12 Article 59 Private Occupational Schools 8 CCR 1504-1 Instructor Application Form INST-1 09.04.14 Yes. Annual recertification NA Yes NA. All instructional staff is expected to maintain continuing competency. NA Minimum of two (4,000 hours) of acceptable full or part-time equivalent employment/work experience must be documented. Any licensure, certification(s), registration(s), journeyman’s card(s) or other similar regulatory credential(s) which must be continuously maintained and in shall be required. Yes School shall only employ instructors who are of good reputation and free of moral turpitude. Past felonies and crimes must bear a reasonable relationship to the activity of providing occupational education NA NA NA trial
CT Connecticut Board of Higher Education Chapter 185 Sec. 10a-22a. Sec. 10-7a et seq. Private occupational schools. Regulations for Review and Approval of Postsecondary Career Schools Sec. et seq. Instructor Application Page26-27InstructorForm Disclosure Of Criminal Record Page 16-17 Yes Annually for at 3 years. Up to 5 years beginning in fourth consecutive year of authorization NA Yes School director must high school diploma or GED Instructor must have high school diploma or GED NA NA NA School director must have 5 years’ experience; or BA and 3 years’ relevant experience Instructor must have 2 years of experience in the skill or subject to be taught within ten (10) years immediately preceding employment School director must disclosure criminal record NA NA NA DE Department of Motor Vehicles 21, Chapter 83 2200 Division of Motor Vehicle Driver Services 2218 Commercial Driver Training Schools (CDTS) Yes 18 Yes High school diploma or GED Complete two semester-hour, college credit course for teachers or an equivalent course approved by DMV NA NA Evidence of US DOT certification and qualify by experience or training, or both, to instruct students in the safe operation of trailer combination units No instructors with felony record 20/40 vision Have both arms and legs unless waived NA Years prior to application: 1.No revocation within 2 years 2. Convictions not exceeding 8 points within 3 years 3. No DUI within in 5 years 4. No waiver within last 5 years DC tractor
FL Commission on Independent Education Dept. Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Education (authority limited to licensing instructors driving school vehicles) Title XLVIII ,Ch. 1005 Nonpublic Postsecondary Ed CIE Admin Code 6A-6.0573. Industry Certification Process XXXII Chapter 488 Commercial Driving Schools Chapter 15A-11 Driver Training School (Limited in application to 15A-11.009 through 11.010 regarding vehicles and instructors) Instructor Application hsmv77073S Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework Yes 21 A NA Instructor refresher 5 years. Must retest if requirement is not met. Complete examinations and road tests or the equivalent approved by Bureau of Driver Educ. prior to the instructor’s certificate No 3 with Class A CDL Yes Applicants with any convictions must wait at least 5 years after the conviction date to be considered. No physical or mental condition that interferes with instructor providing training DUI convictions or personal use drug convictions outside the five year period will not automatically disqualify an applicant if the applicant has served their revocation period and has a full unrestricted driver’s license. Convictions that directly relates to commercial driver training school, including convictions that directly relate to the personal safety of a student will not be considered. GA Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Title 43 Chapter 13 GA Administrative Code Chapter 375 DT New Instructor Application Yes Renewed every 4 years 21 CDL must be equal to the level being taught CDL not required for classroom instructor if approved by DDS Transcript of college level credits required by law or pass DDS test NA Written test on CMV education and his ability to impact driving skills and safety to students. NA NA Consent to background investigation. No felony convictions within 10 years prior to application Within 30 days prior to application Submit certified lab within 30 days prior to application Motor Vehicle Report from other states where instructor in 5 years prior to application. HI Department of Education HAR Title 8 Subtitle 2 Chap. 101 Licensing Private Trade and Technical Schools Yes NA CDL must be equal to the level being taught NA NA NA NA 3 years practical driving NA NA NA NA ID State Board of Education Chapter 24, Title 33, Idaho Code IDAPA 08.01.11 - Registration of Educational Institutions and Proprietary Schools 4 years of high school or equivalent
IL Secretary of State Driver Services Department 625 ILCS 5 Ch. 6 Art IV IL Admin Code Title 92 Chapter11 part 1060 Instructor Physical Form dsd_cdts57 Instructor Application dsd_cdts58 Yes Renewed biennially 21 CDL and endorsements must be to the level being taught 4 years of high school or equivalent NA ass exam on (1) traffic laws, (2) safe driving practices, (3) operation of motor vehicles, and (4) qualifications of teacher BTW instructors must pass written test. Commercial school rules and regulations, and the CMVS of 1986 (49 SC 2704 and pass a practical test showing ability to drive a vehicle of CDL, endorsement and/or restriction classification. NA Licensed for 3 consecutive years prior to application at CDL class at or above instruction level Yes Physically and mentally able to provide training Physical performed by an Illinois licensed physician Revocation of license for positive drug test License may be denied or revoked for any violation of Illinois Motor Vehicle Code 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 Yes Renewed by May 1 of even years 21 NA Demonstrate at least sixty (60) semester credit hours earned at the postsecondary level that includes nine (9) hours of theoretical and BTW consistent with nationally accepted standards in traffic safety. No continuing education required NA NA NA Yes License may be denied for arrests and/or conviction of felonies Physical within 12 months prior to application. Not required from classroom only instructors 2/40 vision At least 50 degree field of vision Application rejected for positive drug test within 3 prior to application Application may be denied if license was suspended or revoked within 3 years prior to application. Applications rejected for 10 more points IA
ME Dept. of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles Title 29-A Chap. 11 Subchapter 3, §1354 BVM Rules 29-250 Chap. 9 Instructor license application form Yes 21 Class A instructor license allows classroom and BTW training can instruct Class B instructor license allows BTW training High school diploma or GED; plus (1) first aid course approved by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or National Safety Council within the last year. (2) Bureau of Highway Safety driving dynamics or defensive driving course within the last Year; and for Class A Instructor license-3 years of college including classes in basic drivers education and teaching methods course at University of Maine system Class B Instructor of driver education course Driver education refresher course. The person must complete a refresher course in driver education at once in each three year period. Basic first aid course. The person must complete a basic first aid course approved by the American Red Cross or National Safety Council at least once in each three year period. Driver education course at least once in each two year period following the issuance of the initial driver education license Pass vision, knowledge and road tests NA 4 general driving For CDL A instruction 2 years of BTW experience within 10 years prior to application, may be applied to 4 hours. Successfully completed commercial drivers’ ed program within 3 years prior to application No A,B, C felony convictions for the 10 years prior to application No physical, emotion or mental impairment the interferes with instruction No suspension or revocation of license for 0.04 blood alcohol test within 6 years prior to application No criminal traffic violations for 3 years’ prior to application except for 5 years’ for operating without a license. Licensed not suspended for last 6 years MD Maryland Higher Education Commission Education Division III Title 11 Subtitle 2 CMR 13B.01.01 PCS New School Application_wD_20150309 CDL consistent with level of instruction NA NA School application requires applicant to submit instructor minimum qualifications NA NA NA Minimum 2 of occupational experience Employment history NA School is required to Submit plan for maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace and educational institution NA completion
MA Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation, Division of Professional Licensure (DPL) Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) XVI Section 263 DPL: 230 CMR 12 to 17 XIV Chap. 9 §§ 32g and 32g.5 RMV regs: 540 CMR 23.00 Driving Instructor Application Must be approved by Div. of Professional Licensure School must certify instructor qualifications. Professional licensure condition or RMV approval Renewed annually 21 NA High school diploma Successful of a 65 hour Driving Instructor Training Course RMV may require the completion of continuing education or updated competency examinations for any driver education instructor. Written test NA 2 years’ occupational experience Criminal background investigation NA Denied cited for DUI for drugs or alcohol within 5 years’ prior to application No certificate issued if applicants license is suspended or revoked based on a moving violation within 2 years prior to application MI Secretary of Driver Programs Division Bureau of Driver and Vehicle Programs Driver Education Provider Act and Instructor Act 384 of 2006 Driver Education and Provider Instruction Act MCL 256.64 Yes 21 NA NA Biennial requirement may be fulfilled with courses at Michigan Center for Truck Safety NA NA NA Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) record check FBI check once every 4 years. License revoked or denied for criminal felonies (e.g., drug, sexual assault etc.) Medically qualified based on physical performed no later than 90 days prior to application. Performed biennially NA Drivers’ license continuously in effect for 5 years’ prior to application MN Department of Public Safety MN Code Chapter 171 Drivers Licenses and Schools MAR Chapter 7411 Driver Education Yes Renewed annually 21 Yes High school diploma or GED Instructor training required for CDL A, B and C Periodic driver and traffic safety education when approved, provided, or supervised by the DPS Written test on safety, theory and rules of road. Written test on classroom instruction Road test. 6 waiting period to retest after 2 failures 3,000 hours within the last five years of experience operating the class of vehicle for which instruction will be provided. Criminal background test. Applicants with gross misdemeanor or felony are rejected absent waiver from DPS. For good cause DPS may require a physical. Medical report must be submitted to DPS within 30 days of notice to instructor. Must meet Class D vision requirement with corrective glasses Certified driving record provided with application. Annual review of driving record. Moving violations and accidents must be reported to school within 10 days MS
MO Department of Higher Education MRS Title XI Chapter 173 Missouri Code of Regulations 6 CSR 10-5 Instructional personnel, defined to include those who train or deliver instruction as well as any personnel that measure, assess, or evaluate student achievement, shall minimally meet the following qualifications: A. A combination of educational and experiential qualifications in excess of the of instruction on which they are instructing; and B. Shall have relevant qualifications, training, and experience in the subject or discipline area in which they are instructing. (6 CRS 10-5) Personnel Information and Resumés. This exhibit will be evaluated to assess the qualifications of school personnel, both administrative and instructional. Resumés must include both educational and experiential information for all personnel. Educational information must, at a minimum, include the of institutions attended and the period of attendance and degree/certificates received and the date those awards were conferred. Experiential information must, at a minimum, include a continuous record of experience including the names of employers, the positions held, and the years of employment with each. They should also include any additional background information pertinent to the position that will be held at the school. If the school has not yet hired all personnel, please attach the job descriptions and the minimum educational and experiential expectations that will be used during the hiring process. Please be as specific as possible. (Instruction for Initial Application Form 500-A) MT Statute Repealed NE Department of Vehicles Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 60-4,173 through 60-4,179 247 NAC, Chapter 2 Must hold CDL for the 2 years’ prior to application. Renewed annually 21 High school diploma or GED No violation on driving record for 5 or more points might be assessed as set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § for the prior 5 years. No DWI (drug or alcohol within 5 years prior to application NV Department of Motor Vehicles (Regulations applicable to school director or designated employee or contractor) 43 Chapter 483 Drivers’ Licenses, Driving Schools and Instructors NAC 483 Director or designated person must be a licensed instructor 21 Yes. of instruction not specified High school diploma or GED NA NA 100 hours experience as instructor NA Not convicted of felony in 5 years prior to application. No convictions for fraud, dishonesty, moral turpitude or sexual offense NA NA No traffic offenses or a gross misdormeanor within 2 years’ prior to application
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Bureau of Business Licensing Services NJRS Title 39 §39.12.1 to §39.12.15 NJAC Title 13 Law and Public Safety Chapter 23 Driving Schools ) Initial application Yes Renew annually. Limited to school where applicant is employed 21 NA Supervisor must successfully completed 3 credit New Jersey driver education college course. offered by a college or university licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. NA Knowledge and driving test Supervisory Instructor must have provided 500 hours of BTW instruction 3 consecutive years with a basic license issued by New Jersey Criminal history record check in accordance with State Police rules Screening for visual acuity NA Yes. Must also provide abstract of history for driving within the 3 consecutive years prior to application NM Department of Higher Education NMS Chapter 21 State and Private Institutions Article 23 Post-Secondary Educational Institution Act 5 NMAC 100.2 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 Pre-Licensing Classroom and Highway Safety Instruction Form MV521 Application for School License Form MV523 Driving Instructor Application Form 524 Driving School Instructor’s Certificate Yes Authorization limited to the school named on the license. Classroom only endorsement requires 1 year BTW 21 CDL at class at or above the level of instruction. High school diploma or GED Completion of 30 hour course on traffic safety for instructors. Completion of 30 of teaching techniques and methodology Training may be required in the event of significant changes affecting either curriculum or program administration Road Sign Test Written test on NY CDL Manual BTW test 1,000 hrs. BTW instruction 2 years recent licensed driving experience in NY or in another state evidence by certified abstract. Experience must include driving the type of vehicle to be taught Criminal background investigation felonies and convictions for violent and other listed crimes. USDOT Medical Examiner's Certificate 20/40 corrected vision with both eyes. One eye may be certified subject to demonstration to license inspector Review of traffic record including moving violations, revocation or suspension of license false statements related to NY Vehicle and Traffic Law
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 Yes NA Yes NA NA NA NA NA Authorized officer disclosure instructors who violated laws, federal regulations or state rules as determined in a criminal, civil or administrative proceeding. NA NA NA VT Department of Motor Vehicles Title 23 Chapter 29 §701 et seq. CVR 14-050-039 Yes 21 CDL with passenger and school endorsement if providing school bus and passenger instruction NA NA Must pass CDL written examinations: General, Air, Combination, Tank, Doubles and Triples, and Hazardous Materials Must pass written test based on CDL driver training materials and state rules and regulations Must pass complete CDL skills NA 5 years No conviction reported to the commissioner pursuant to subdivision 3905(a)(2) of this within the three years prior to the date of application; Physical exam showing fitness to provide instruction NA NA
VA Department of Motor Vehicles Title 46.2 Chapter 17 Driver Training Schools §1700 24 VAC 20-121-10 – Instructor License Application Form dts34a Yes Instructors must be employed by a school. License renewed annually 21 Yes High school diploma or GED. If not attained applicant must either have Taught Class A course for 1 year or Completed employer’s 160 hour Class A training Must English One day mandatory training provided by DMV annually. License suspended for 30 days for failure to attend NA NA 5 documented experience with at least 2 years in US 1 Criminal background investigation. Application may be refused for sex crimes, moral turpitude and other listed felonies. Compliance with FMCSA physical requirement Compliance with FMCSA drug and alcohol screening Must provide driving record from all states currently or previously licensed no more than 30 days prior to application. No more than 6 points prior to licensing. No more than 6 points in 12 months following receipt of license. Licensed not issued (and in the case of licensed instructors) suspended or revoked) for DUI, reckless driving and involuntary manslaughter convictions. License may be issued or privileges restored 5 year period WA Department of Licensing RCW Chapter 45.25 RCW 46.82 Uniform Business Act Chapter 308-108 WAC