DHS 159.27(1)(1) Contingent accreditation. Accreditation for a training course that has not been previously accredited or for a course for which accreditation has been expired for 12 months or more shall be contingent accreditation pending a successful on-site audit of the course that determines the course qualifies for full accreditation. The department shall make a decision on an application for contingent accreditation as follows:

DHS 159.27(1)(a)1.1. Within 15 calendar days after receiving an incomplete application for training course accreditation, the department shall provide instructions to the applicant regarding what action the applicant must take to complete the application. The department may require the applicant to submit a $25 processing fee when the department must obtain additional information due to an incomplete application.

DHS 159.27(1)(a)2.2. If a complete application is not received by the department within 60 days after the department first receives the application, the application is void. For a training course to be reconsidered for accreditation, the applicant shall submit a new complete application, including the required fees, to the department.

DHS 159.27(1)(b)(b) Complete application. Within 90 calendar days after receiving a complete application for training course accreditation, the department shall review the application and accompanying materials and do one of the following:

DHS 159.27(1)(b)1.1. Grant contingent accreditation. If the department determines that the training course as described in written materials is in compliance with this chapter and meets the requirements for accreditation, the department shall issue the applicant a certificate of contingent accreditation.

DHS 159.27(1)(b)2.2. Require changes. If the department determines that the training course as described in written materials is not in compliance with this chapter and does not meet the requirements for accreditation, the department may inform the applicant in writing of any changes required to course documentation or structure. The department shall review changes received from the applicant within 60 days after receipt. If the required changes to course documentation or structure are not received by the department within 60 days after the department sends written instructions to the applicant, the application is void. For a training course to be reconsidered for accreditation, the applicant shall submit a new application, including the required fees, to the department.

DHS 159.27(1)(b)3.3. Deny contingent accreditation. If the department determines that the training course as described in written materials is not in compliance with this chapter and does not meet the requirements for accreditation, the department may deny contingent accreditation and shall provide the applicant with written notification of the reason for denial and appeal rights under subch. VI.

DHS 159.27(2)(2) Full accreditation. The department shall conduct an onsite in-state audit of a training course that has been granted contingent accreditation to determine whether the training course as delivered meets the training course requirements of this chapter. Based on the results of the audit, the department shall take one of the following actions:

DHS 159.27(2)(a)(a) Grant full accreditation. If the department determines that the training course is in compliance with this chapter and meets the requirements for full accreditation the department shall issue the training provider a certificate of full accreditation to replace the certificate of contingent accreditation. The course expiration date shall remain the same.

DHS 159.27(2)(b)(b) Continue contingent accreditation. If the department determines that the training course is not in compliance with this chapter and does not meet the requirements for full accreditation, the department may allow contingent accreditation to remain in effect to allow the training provider to bring the course into compliance.

DHS 159.27(2)(c)(c) Suspend or revoke accreditation. If the department determines that the training course is not in compliance with this chapter the department may suspend or revoke the course contingent accreditation and shall provide the applicant with written notification of the reason for suspension or revocation and appeal rights under subch. VI.

DHS 159.27(3)(3) Compliance audits. In addition to audits conducted to determine full accreditation, the department may conduct onsite audits of any accredited training course to determine compliance with this chapter.

DHS 159.27(4)(4) Conduct of audits. A training provider, instructor or other provider representative may not deny department representatives entry to a training class or place of business to conduct an audit.

DHS 159.27(4)(a)1.1. Records.

DHS 159.27(4)(a)2.2. Facilities.

DHS 159.27(4)(a)3.3. Instructional curriculum.

DHS 159.27(4)(a)4.4. Classroom instruction.

DHS 159.27(4)(a)5.5. Classroom and time management.

DHS 159.27(4)(a)6.6. Course test administration and security procedures.

DHS 159.27(4)(b)(b) The department may require a training provider to submit to the department records required under s. DHS 159.19 (7) (b) for purposes of determining compliance.