arc 4440b

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty–five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b.”

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272.2, the Board of Educational Examiners hereby gives Notice ofIntended Action to amend Chapter 14, “Issuance of Practitioner’s Licenses and Endorsements,” Chapter 17, “Renewal of Licenses,” Chapter 19, “Coaching Authorization,” Chapter 20, “Evaluator Endorsement and License,” Chapter 21, “Behind–the–Wheel Driving Instructor Authorization,” and Chapter 22, “Paraeducator Certificates,” Iowa Administrative Code.

The proposed amendments increase fees for licenses and authorizations.  Most license fees will be increased $25 for the five–year period (from $60 to $85).  The fee for a duplicate license will be increased from $10 to $15.  The fee for a Class E license will be increased from $125 to $150 in an effort to have individuals complete the conditions for the license on time.  The fee for a teacher intern license will be increased from $100 to $125.  The fee for substitute authorization will be increased from $25 to $40.  The fee for coaching authorization will be increased from $50 to $85.  The fee for behind–the–wheel instructor authorization and renewal will be increased from $25 to $40.  The fee for a paraeducator certificate will be increased from $25 to $40.

A waiver provision is not included.  The Board has adopted a uniform waiver rule.

Any interested party or persons may present their views either orally or in writing at the public hearing that will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at 1 p.m. in Room 3 North, Third Floor, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

At the hearing, persons will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed amendments.  Persons who wish to make oral presentations at the public hearing may contact the Executive Director, Board of Educational Examiners, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319–0147, or at (515)281– 5849, prior to the date of the public hearing.

Any person who intends to attend the public hearing and requires special accommodations for specific needs, such as a sign language interpreter, should contact the office of the Executive Director at (515)281–5849.

Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendments before 4 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2005.  Written comments and suggestions should be addressed to Barbara F. Hendrickson, Board Secretary, Board of Educational Examiners, at the above address, or sent by E–mail to barbara.hendrickson@iowa.gov, or by fax to (515)281–7669.

These amendments were also Adopted and Filed Emergency and are published herein as ARC 4442B.  The content of that submission is incorporated by reference.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272.

A fiscal impact summary prepared by the Legislative Services Agency pursuant to Iowa Code § 17A.4(3) will be available at http://www.legis.state.ia.us/IAC.html or at (515) 281–5279 prior to the Administrative Rules Review Committee’s review of this rule making.