Section R4-46-503. Course Owners  


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  • A.      Superintendent approval of a course granted to the course owner extends to a secondary provider. However, for a course delivered by distance education:

    1.        A course owner’s approval of the course-delivery mecha- nism, as required under R4-46-502, does not extend to a secondary provider; and

    2.        Both the course owner and secondary provider shall apply for and obtain approval of the course-delivery mechanism from a source listed in R4-46-502.

    B.       If a course owner allows a Superintendent approved course to be offered by a secondary provider, the course owner shall ensure that the secondary provider:

    1.        Uses the course owner’s materials, including the same textbook and examination, if any;

    2.        Allows only the number of hours specified by Depart- ment staff under R4-46-501(D);

    3.        Uses an instructor who is qualified under the standards specified in R4-46-506(7); and

    4.        Adheres to the course owner’s policies regarding student attendance, course scheduling, and prerequisites, if any.

    C.      Before allowing a Superintendent-approved course to be offered by a secondary provider using distance education, the course owner shall comply with subsection (B) and:

    1.        Ensure that the secondary provider has obtained approval of the course-delivery mechanism from a source listed in R4-46-502; and

    2.        Provide to the Superintendent evidence that the second- ary provider has obtained approval of the course-delivery mechanism for the Superintendent-approved course.

    D.      The Superintendent shall hold a course owner responsible if a secondary provider authorized by the course owner under sub- section (B) or (C) violates any provision of this Chapter.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 29, 1995 (Supp. 95-4). Amended effective October 1, 1998; filed in the Office of the Secretary of State September 10, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1503, effec- tive June 2, 2007 (Supp. 07-2). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 1675, effective October 6, 2015 (Supp. 15-3).