Iowa Code r. 641-155.3 - Types of licenses

(1) The department may issue an initial license for 270 days to a new applicant scoring a minimum rating of 70 percent in each standards category on the licensure weighting report. An initial license shall expire in 270 days and shall not be extended or renewed.

(2) The department may issue a license subsequent to an initial license for one, two, or three years based on the applicant's rating on the licensure weighting report.

a. An applicant achieving a rating of 95 percent or higher in each standards category may qualify for a three-year license.

b. An applicant achieving a rating of less than 95 percent but not less than 90 percent in each standards category may qualify for a two-year license.

c. An applicant achieving a rating of less than 90 percent but not less than 70 percent in each standards category may qualify for a one-year license.

d. A license for one, two, or three years shall expire on the date noted on the license and shall not be extended but may be renewed upon application.

(3) The department may issue a license under deemed status to an applicant providing required documentation of accreditation by a recognized accreditation body. A deemed-status license shall be effective for the same time frame as that of the accreditation granted by the accreditation body, up to three years.

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Iowa Code r. 641-155.3

ARC 1926C, IAB 4/1/15, effective 5/6/15

Adopted by IAB April 1, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 20, effective 5/6/2015