Section 5.05. Waiver or postponement.

 

(1)  A credential holder may request prior to the renewal date a full or partial waiver or postponement of the continuing education requirement on the basis of a hardship. The request shall include a statement describing the reason for the waiver or postponement request.

(a) The board may grant a full or partial waiver or postponement upon a finding that hardship or cause has been shown or may request further information from the applicant.

(b) Hardship is defined as an inability to complete the continuing education requirements because of full-time military service during a substantial part of the biennium; an incapacitating medical infirmity documented by a licensed health care provider; or other extenuating circumstances deemed sufficient to grant the waiver or postponement.

(2)  A person who submits a request for a waiver or postponement prior to the renewal date may renew the credential with the approval of the board's designee if the board is unable to reach a decision prior to the renewal date.

CR 11-016 : cr. Register August 2011 No. 668 , eff. 9-1-11.