Rule 375-5-6-.23 - Certificates of Completion(1) Certificates of completion shall be issued to Students within one business day, but no more than 48 hours, after the Student has successfully completed all Program requirements, in the manner prescribed by the Department.(2) All information contained on the certificate of completion shall be complete and accurate. Excessive errors, as determined by the Department, may result in adverse action. No student shall be issued more than one certificate of completion for a specific course.(3) No certificate of completion shall be generated or issued to a Student prior to successful completion of the Intervention Component.(4) Replacement certificates of completion shall be provided to a Student within five business days of any such request. Programs may charge a fee of up to $20.00 for a replacement certificate. Programs shall verify their records to confirm that each Student has completed the Intervention Component prior to issuing a replacement certificate.(5) Immediately upon discovery, Programs shall notify the Department of any issuance of fraudulent or fictitious certificates of completion. Failure to report such an event may result in an administrative fine, Suspension, and/or Revocation of the Program's Certification.(6) Fraudulent falsification or alteration of program records, including certificates of completion and replacement certificates, may result in Suspension or Revocation of Program and/or Instructor's Certification. Additionally, the Department may impose civil penalties and/or pursue criminal charges.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 375-5-6-.23
O.C.G.A. §§ 40-5-82, 40-5-83.
Original Rule entitled "Certificates of Completion" adopted. F. July 24, 2009; eff. August 13, 2009.Amended: F. Oct. 11, 2024; eff. Oct. 31, 2024.