Sec. 8. (a) Unless an individual satisfies the eligibility requirements established by the commission under subsection (b) for participation in a self-study course, an individual may receive a server certificate only by successfully completing:

(1) a program established or approved by the commission under IC 7.1-3-1.5-6(a)(1) or IC 7.1-3-1.5-6(a)(2); or

(2) an online course under this chapter.

     (b) The commission shall adopt eligibility requirements and an approval process for an individual to participate in a self-study course. In determining eligibility, the commission may consider:

(1) an individual’s limited access to a computer;

(2) any physical disabilities affecting an individual’s ability to participate in an online course; and

(3) any other relevant circumstances considered by the commission.

     (c) The commission shall establish standards for printed self-study course materials, including the following:

(1) Use of good quality, full color photographs and limited illustrations to depict job tasks from the participant‘s point of view.

(2) Use of visual clues to focus participants on critical concepts.

(3) Use of activities that provide participants with an opportunity to practice concepts.

(4) Course materials of durable material and binding.

     (d) The text of the self-study course materials and tests must be written in clear and understandable language.

As added by P.L.269-2013, SEC.5.