Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 247 - NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 11 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES APPROVAL OF DRIVER SAFETY COURSES AND PROVISIONAL OPERATORS PERMITS PURSUANT TO NEB. REV. STAT. 60-4,120.01, 60-4,130.04 and 60-4,130.05
Section 247-11-005 - INSTRUCTOR'S ENDORSEMENT EQUIVALENT

Universal Citation: 247 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 11 § 005

Current through March 20, 2024

All approved driver safety course instructors must have a driver education endorsement or the equivalent. Any Nebraska university or college approved or accredited by the North Central Association Of Colleges and Schools may offer a driver's education equivalency course. The equivalency course, including lectures, seminars, course materials and other instructional programs, must be reviewed and approved by the Department. The sponsor must comply with the following:

005.01 The application and curriculum must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the equivalency course is to be given.

005.02 Equivalency courses must be taught by individuals with education or experience that is appropriate for the subject matter presented.

005.03 The sponsor must ensure that an individual attends all equivalency course presentations and passes the examination.

005.04 Documentation of Equivalency Course Completion.

The sponsor must document an individuals successful completion of a equivalency course in a numbered certificate or transcript, to be given to the individual no later than fifteen (15) days following the date of the final examination. The certificate or transcript shall state the following:

005.04A The individuals name;

005.04B The dates that the equivalency course was attended; and

005.04C That the individual successfully completed the equivalency course.

005.05 List to Department.

The sponsor must submit the information specified in 010.05 to the Department in the form of a letter containing a list of instructors completing each equivalency course and signed by the administrator of the equivalency course. The list shall be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of the final examination.

005.06 Application for Approval.

To apply for approval of an equivalency course, the sponsor shall submit and provide the following:

005.06A The sponsor's name, address and phone number;

005.06B The title of the equivalency course;

005.06C Whether the equivalency course is initial, review or additional training;

005.06D The location(s) at which the training is intended to take place;

005.06E The dates or time period over which the training will be presented and the frequency with which it will be offered;

005.06F A list of the individuals who will present the equivalency course, including their experience, education and other qualifications;

005.06G The maximum number of students to be enrolled in each presentation of the training;

005.06H The proposed charge for the training;

005.06I A list of all equivalency course materials, including, but not limited to, handouts, student manuals, instructor notebooks;

005.06J A training schedule showing daily assignments for each instructional group and location of instruction;

005.06K A copy of the drive test route used for training and which incorporates all required characteristics for drive testing; and

005.06L The signature of the administrator of the sponsor making application.

005.07 Approval.

Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete application, the Department will approve or deny the application in the form of a written notice to the applicant.

005.08 Reapproval.

Once approval for an equivalency course has been granted, the Department need not reapprove a equivalency course for each occasion it is administered, but will make an annual determination of whether or not to extend equivalency course approval.

The sponsor of an approved equivalency course shall submit the following information to the Department annually on the anniversary of equivalency course approval;

005.08A Any updates to equivalency course materials;

005.08B A summary of any alterations or modifications to previously submitted information; and

005.08C A report to include the frequency with which the equivalency course was given and the numbers attending.

005.09 Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Approval.

The Department may deny, suspend or revoke approval of an equivalency course for failure to meet the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act or the provisions of these rules and regulations.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Nebraska may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.