Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-70.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-70.12 - Recertification process for an accredited program

(1) The department shall send recertification application materials to each program at least 120 calendar days prior to expiration of the program's certification.

(2) To obtain recertification, an accredited program shall submit one copy of the completed application, associated documentation, and the administrative fee as stated in Iowa Code section 231D.4 to the department at the address stated in subrule 70.9(1) at least 90 calendar days prior to the expiration of the program's certification.

(3) Within 20 working days of receiving all finalized documentation, including state fire marshal approval, the department shall determine the program's compliance with applicable requirements and make a recertification decision.

(4) The department shall notify the accredited program within 10 working days of the final recertification decision.

a. If the decision is to recertify, a full certification shall be issued for the term of the accreditation not to exceed three years, unless the certification is conditionally issued, suspended or revoked by either the department or the recognized accrediting entity.

b. If the decision is to deny recertification, the department shall provide the applicant an opportunity for hearing in accordance with rule 481-67.13 (17A,231B,231C,231D).

(5) If the department is unable to recertify a program through no fault of the program, the department shall issue to the program a time-limited extension of certification of no longer than one year

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-70.12

ARC 8177B, lAB 9/23/09, effective 1/1/10