Trans 129.08(5)(a)(a) A rider education provider’s license shall be valid for the same period as the rider education provider’s authorization to provide instruction issued by the curriculum provider. Trans 129.08(5)(b)(b) Authorizations that exist as of December 1, 2024, shall remain valid and considered as licenses issued under this chapter until reviewed by the department or until December 1, 2027, whichever occurs first. The department shall accept applications for renewal and review every applicant for the renewal of a license under this chapter to determine eligibility for licensing at least as frequently as the curriculum provider renews authorizations to provide instruction. The department may institute a method of selecting the date of review to establish a uniform rate of review. Trans 129.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 04-132: am. (1) (d) 2. Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05; CR 07-084: am. (1) (a) Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 23-043: r. and recr. Register November 2024 No. 827, eff. 12-1-24; correction in (3), (4) (a) 11. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., and correction in (4) (a) 11. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register November 2024 No. 827. Trans 129.09(1)(1) Basic rider course requirements. A basic rider course shall adhere to the curriculum established for a basic rider course by the curriculum provider and approved for use by the department, and shall meet all of the following criteria: Trans 129.09(1)(a)(a) The course shall consist of at least 15 hours of instruction which includes pre-class assignments, if any, and both classroom and range instruction. Sufficient time as directed by the curriculum provider shall be dedicated to range instruction for students to develop skills in accordance with curriculum requirements. Classroom instruction shall be provided in accordance with sub. (4). Trans 129.09(1)(d)(d) At a minimum, range instruction shall be provided in 6 maneuvers, including the following: Trans 129.09(1)(d)3.3. Shifting, unless instructional vehicles are equipped with automatic transmissions. Trans 129.09(2)(2) Basic course for experienced riders course requirements. A basic course for experienced riders shall adhere to the curriculum established for a course designated by the curriculum provider as a license waiver course for riders with sufficient riding skill and approved for use by the department, and shall meet all of the following criteria: Trans 129.09(2)(a)(a) The course shall consist of both classroom instruction and discussion, and range training. Sufficient time as directed by the curriculum provider shall be dedicated to range instruction for students to develop skills in accordance with curriculum requirements. Classroom instruction shall be provided in accordance with sub. (4). Trans 129.09(2)(d)(d) At a minimum, instruction shall be provided in all of the following maneuvers: Trans 129.09(2)(e)(e) A skills evaluation shall be conducted at the beginning of range training to assess an enrolled student’s ability to handle a motorcycle at the level required for the range portion of the experienced rider course. Trans 129.09(2)(g)(g) A knowledge test and a skills test approved by the department shall be conducted prior to the end of the course. Trans 129.09(3)(3) Class size. Class size may not exceed 24 students in the classroom or 12 students on the range for the basic rider course or the experienced rider course. Trans 129.09(4)(4) Classroom instruction. Classroom instructors for the basic rider course and basic course for experienced riders shall teach material developed by the curriculum provider and Wisconsin-specific material approved by the department. Classroom instruction may be provided in full or in part by online programs that teach the department-approved curriculum. Classroom instruction shall be supplemented by discussion of relevant topics during the range portion of the class. Training provided in the classroom or online shall include a testing mechanism that evaluates student comprehension of the curriculum. Testing may accommodate learning disabilities, limited English proficiency, or medical conditions.