Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.33

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 571-12.33 - Boating education program

(1) In accordance with Iowa Code sections 462A.12(6) and 462A.12A, the goal of the boating education program and education course is to promote safe and responsible boating practices.

(2) Reciprocity. The department also recognizes safety courses taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and America's Boating Club/United States Power Squadrons-certified instructors. Students who successfully complete such a course are not required to take any additional training or testing from the department and are eligible to receive an education card issued by the department upon proof of completion of the course and payment of the certification fee.

(3) The boating education course is taught by certified instructors virtually or in a classroom setting and shall be six to eight hours in length.

(4) The following criteria apply to the boating education program:

a. Any student who is 11 years of age or older may enroll in a course and receive a certificate if the student successfully completes the course; however, if the student is 11 years old, the certification shall not become valid until the student's twelfth birthday.

b. Students will be given a written examination that they must pass with 80 percent accuracy in order to earn an education certificate.

c. A home study course may be offered at the discretion of the department. The home study packet will contain the same written material provided in the classroom-based setting. An attestation form must be signed by the parent or guardian stating that the student completed the work. A student must pass a written examination with 80 percent accuracy in order to earn an education certificate.

d. The cost of the education course, for both the instructor-led class and the home study option, is $5 per student. Payment may be made when the student registers for the course or to the instructor at the time of class. Home study students must mail in payment with their completed course paperwork. Payment shall be made by check or money order made payable to the department. Course fees are nonrefundable.

e. Students shall register as described on the program's website.

(5) The department will establish requirements and standards for curriculum, security protocol, and course delivery. Only vendors that have the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators seal of approval and have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the department will be allowed to offer an online course that results in the issuance of a department education certificate. Vendors may charge for their courses as agreed to in the memorandum of understanding and must collect the department's education certificate fee on behalf of the department.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.33

ARC 8816B, lAB 6/2/10, effective 7/7/10

Adopted by IAB May 1, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 22, effective 6/5/2024