(225 ILCS 458/20-10)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)

Sec. 20-10. Course approval.

(a) Only courses offered by licensed education providers and approved by the Department, courses approved by the AQB, or courses approved by jurisdictions monitored by the Appraisal Subcommittee shall be used to meet the requirements of this Act and rules.

(b) An education provider licensed under this Act may submit courses to the Department, or through a multi-state licensing system as designated by the Secretary, for approval. The criteria, requirements, and fees for courses shall be established by rule in accordance with this Act and the criteria established by the AQB.

(c) For each course approved, the Department shall issue a license to the education provider. The term, expiration date, and renewal of a course approval shall be established by rule.

(d) An education provider must use an instructor for each course approved by the Department who (i) holds a valid real estate appraisal license in good standing as a State certified general real estate appraiser or a State certified residential real estate appraiser in Illinois or any other jurisdiction monitored by the Appraisal Subcommittee, (ii) holds a valid teaching certificate issued by the State of Illinois, (iii) is a faculty member in good standing with an accredited college or university or community college, or (iv) satisfies requirements established by rule.

(Source: P.A. 102-20, eff. 1-1-22.)