Illinois Administrative Code allows renewal applicants to use self-study courses offered by an approved provider (Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68, pt.1500.25 and Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68, pt. 1505.55).
Iowa:
Iowa Administrative Code allows the completion of distance education courses but does not explicitly allow for the completion of self-study courses to fulfill continuing education requirements (Iowa Admin. Code r. 811-11.1).
Michigan:
Continuing education is not required to renew a license as a veterinarian or a veterinary technician in the state of Michigan.
Minnesota:
Minnesota Administrative Code specifies that not more than ten hours of continuing education credit from noninteractive (self-study) sources may be accepted toward the 40-hour continuing education credit requirement for license renewal (Minn. R. 9100.100 subp. 5.)
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Board reviewed the continuing education rules for consistency with the Wisconsin Statutes and contemporary practices. Adjacent states’ requirements were also reviewed.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The rule was posted for public comment on the economic impact of the proposed rule, including how this proposed rule may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals for a period of 14 days. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Eric.Esser@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Katie Vieira (Paff), Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-4472; email at Kathleen.Vieira@wisconsin.gov. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Comments may be submitted to Katie Vieira (Paff), Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to Kathleen.Vieira@wisconsin.gov. Comments must be received on or before the public hearing to be held on November 4, 2015 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. VE 10.03 (3) (b) and (i) are repealed.
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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