curriculum approval; firearms training. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.) A. Every individual seeking to register as an instructor shall complete an application on a form provided by the department and submit the required application fee. The application shall include:

(1)     fingerprints and other information for a state and federal criminal history background check submitted in accordance with rules of the department;

(2)     proof of instructor certification issued by a law enforcement academy, federal government entity, the military or the federal law enforcement training centers or one year of verifiable training experience or the equivalent to be reviewed and recommended by the private investigations advisory board and approved by the department;

(3)     proof of further qualifying training specific to advanced levels of training the instructor is applying for as provided by rule of the department; and

(4)     any other information sought by the department.

B. The department shall register each successful instructor applicant.

C. A level two or level three registered instructor may teach individuals who are seeking licensure as a level one security guard. A registered instructor shall not teach above the instructor’s registration level. The department may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the registration of an instructor who teaches above the instructor’s registration level.

D. If a level three instructor offers firearms certification, the instructor shall provide proof of the instructor’s current firearms certification to the department.

E. The department shall approve the curriculum for level one, two and three security guard training. The private investigations advisory board shall review curricula submitted for approval and make recommendations to the department for final action.

F. The registration of an instructor registered with the department on the effective date of this section shall remain in effect until renewal unless the department suspends, revokes or refuses to renew the registration.