(1) School and school administrator approval by the department is required prior to the date on which courses are offered for clock hour credit.

(2) Each application for approval of a school or school administrator shall be submitted to the department on the appropriate application form provided by the department. The most recent application form shall be obtained from the department prior to submission.

(3) The director or designee shall approve or disapprove applications based upon criteria established by the commission. The director or designee shall approve only complete applications which meet the requirements of this chapter.

(4) Upon approval or disapproval the applicant will be so advised in writing by the department. Notification of disapproval shall include the reasons therefor.

(5) No school for which approval is required shall promote a course for clock hour credit prior to approval of the school.

(6) No school shall allow an instructor for whom approval is required to supervise a course for clock hour credit prior to approval of the instructor.

(7) No school shall issue to a student certification for completion of an approved course unless the course had been approved prior to the first day of instruction.

(8) Approval shall expire two years after the effective date of approval.

(9) School names submitted that are similar to those currently approved shall not be granted approval.