(1) If there are no changes in the original instructor approval application for a previously approved instructor, the instructor will be approved upon receipt of an instructor renewal form and payment of the required fee.

(2) If there are changes in an original instructor approval application for a previously approved instructor, the application will not be processed as a renewal, and will require completion of an instructor approval application and payment of required fees.

(3) If an instructor renewal application or an instructor approval application is submitted at least thirty days prior to the current instructor expiration date, the previous instructor approval shall remain in effect until action to approve or disapprove the application is taken by the director.