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The EPSB's Division of Certification or Division of Educator Preparation cannot "pre-approve" the use of an out-of-state online program for use by Kentucky's educators. Kentucky citizens are advised that out-of-state online programs are regulated by the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). Consult CPE's web site about CPE's licensure requirements. No online programs located outside of Kentucky are currently accredited to offer education programs in Kentucky.
The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has the authority to license online programs originating from outside the state, but operating in Kentucky pursuant to KRS 164.947. A college must have a license from CPE to operate in Kentucky. In 13 KAR 1:020, operate is defined as follows:
(1)(9) "Operating or soliciting" means having a physical presence within Kentucky and includes:
These triggers would include any practicum experiences that must be completed in Kentucky's schools for the out-of-state online programs.
If the institution has not done any acts to trigger CPE's regulations regarding licensure to operate in the state, and is National Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preperation (NCATE) and regionally accredited, then the EPSB will review the application the same way it would review any other for a rank change and certification. Although a program is not pre-approved by the EPSB the way an in-state program would be, we cannot guarantee the institution might not make changes to their own program. The "buyer should be aware" that if the institution acts on any of the above triggers for CPE's regulations, your program will not be recognized by the EPSB.
Statement of Eligibility (SOE) (Teacher)