KRS 211.9065: Accreditation for training programs providing education for certification

in lead-hazard detection or abatement services -- Administrative regulations.

(1) Beginning January 1, 1997, all training programs providing or offering to provide

an educational program designed to prepare persons for certification in lead -hazard

detection or lead -hazard abatement services, pursuant to KRS 211.9063, shall be

accredited pursuant to this section.

(2) The Department for Public Health shall create and administer an accreditation

program for training programs providing or offering to provide an educational

program designed to prepare persons for certification in lead -hazard detection or

lead-hazard abatement services.

(3) No later than October 1, 1996, the department shall promulgate administrative

regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to establish:

(a) The requirements for accreditation of training providers;

(b) The minimum requirements for curriculum content;

(c) The number of training hours to be completed by the trainee;

(d) The minimum amount of the training which requires the trainee to practice or

otherwise apply lead -hazard detection or abatement skills or techniques in a

hands-on manner; and

(e) The competency and proficiency to be demonstrated by the train ee in order to

successfully complete the training.

(4) No later than October 1, 1996, the department shall promulgate administrative

regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to provide for enforcement of the quality

control standards for accredited training programs. The department may revoke,

suspend, or restrict the certificate of accreditation for training providers and may

refuse to issue or renew a certificate of accreditation to a training provider which

fails to comply with accreditation requirements.