HF3360 Summary

• Establishes standards for residential building contractor continuing education requiring 14 hours per two-year licensure period, with mandatory coursework including energy codes and energy conservation measures applicable to residential buildings.

• Creates Internet continuing education requirements approved by International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC) with specific standards for encryption, interactivity, student contact ability, final examinations with 70 percent passing threshold, and 24/7 course availability.

• Sets course approval fees at $20 per hour for initial approval and $20 for renewal; requires course applications 30 days in advance; prohibits courses designed solely for exam prep, business skills, sales promotion, or product marketing from receiving credit.

• Requires course sponsors to submit application and sworn statement; establishes instructor qualifications requiring either four years practical experience, college degree, or demonstrated expertise in subject area; specifies sponsor responsibilities including course supervision, complaint investigation, and record maintenance for three years.

• Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.82, subdivisions 3, 4, and 9 regarding previous coordinator approval requirements and course approval expiration dates.