Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-635.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 761-635.5 - Use of motorcycle rider education fund

The motorcycle rider education fund may be used for the following purposes:

(1)Course development. New or current sponsors may apply to the department for funds to establish delivery of the approved course at an unserved site. Current sponsors may apply for funds to expand delivery at an existing site.

a. Expenditures eligible for funding are limited to:

(1) Acquisition of necessary classroom furnishings and audio-visual systems if used exclusively to deliver the approved course.

(2) Required curriculum materials including necessary audio and visual components.

(3) Range development and maintenance excluding land acquisition, surfacing and resurfacing.

(4) Training motorcycles and motorcycle maintenance equipment if the equipment is to be used exclusively for the upkeep of the motorcycles.

(5) On-cycle safety equipment limited to helmets, eye-protective devices and gloves.

b. Application for funds shall be made in a manner determined by the department. Departmental approval shall be based on the geographical area, the number of students to be served and the availability of moneys in the motorcycle rider education fund. The number of students to be served is determined by range size, the number of courses to be offered, and the number of sponsors providing the course.

c. Payment to the sponsor for course development expenditures shall be on a cost-reimbursement basis and shall be made after claims under subrule 635.5(5) are paid.

(2)Instructor preparation. The department shall sponsor initial instructor preparation courses.

a. An instructor preparation course is open to any individual who:

(1) Possesses a valid Class M driver's license or a motorcycle endorsement or equivalent license or endorsement that is valid for a two-wheel motorcycle.

(2) Submits verification from an approved sponsor of employment as an instructor of the approved course to be offered within the next 12 months.

b. Upon proof of successful completion of the instructor preparation course, an individual may be reimbursed for course tuition.

c. Applications for enrollment shall be made in a manner determined by the department.

(3)Instructor updates. The department shall sponsor and fund instructor updates held in Iowa.

Instructor updates shall be open to all state-licensed MRE instructors and instructor trainers.

(4)Instructor trainer preparation.

a. An experienced, state-licensed MRE instructor may apply to the department for funding assistance on forms provided by the department if both the following occur:

(1) The instructor is accepted for enrollment in a nationally recognized instructor trainer preparation course approved by the department.

(2) The instructor agrees to be an instructor trainer in a department-sponsored instructor preparation course within 12 months following successful completion of the instructor trainer preparation course.

b. The department may approve the application if the department determines there is a need for additional instructor trainers.

c. If the department approves the application, then all the following shall apply:

(1) Funding assistance shall be limited to course tuition, travel, and subsistence (meals and lodging).

(2) Upon approval of the application, the department shall pay for course tuition and travel to the training site.

(3) Upon receipt by the department of evidence of successful completion accompanied by documentation of subsistence expenses incurred, the department shall reimburse the instructor for food and lodging based on the in-state reimbursement limits established for state employees by the department of administrative services.

(4) If the instructor fails to attend the training, the instructor must repay the department both the course tuition and the travel purchased.

(5) If the instructor fails to successfully complete the course, the instructor must repay the department one-half the course tuition and one-half the travel purchased. Meal and lodging expenses shall not be reimbursed.

(5)Reimbursement of per pupil costs. The department shall reimburse a sponsor for each student who completes the approved course contingent upon the availability of moneys in the motorcycle rider education fund.

a. Reimbursement shall be paid twice each calendar year, once for training provided from January to June and once for training provided from July to December.

b. The reimbursement will be based on a per pupil rate determined semiannually by the department. The rate will be based on the amount of moneys available in the motorcycle rider education fund, less the administrative and instructor training costs, and will be distributed to sponsors based on the total number of students who complete the approved course.

c. Claims for reimbursement shall include a summary of courses taught with site, date, and instructor information, and a report for each class taught that provides the name, age, and driver's license number of each student, and any other information required by the department. Claims for reimbursement shall be submitted in a manner determined by the department.

d. Failure to provide course, instructor and student information, failure to meet instructor certification and licensure requirements, or failure to meet prescribed instructor-student ratios shall result in the forfeiture of reimbursement for those courses and students involved.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-635.5

Amended by IAB October 7, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 8, effective 11/11/2020