Section 1450.1115  Application for Pre-License Instructor License

a)         A person seeking a pre-license instructor license shall meet the following requirements:

1)         Pass an examination, authorized by the Division, with a minimum score of 75%;

2)         Demonstrate expertise by:

A)        Holding an active broker or managing broker license for the immediately preceding 2 years;

B)        Being admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Illinois;

C)        Having prior teaching experience for a minimum period of 2 years; or

D)        Professional background and experience.

3)         Complete a 12-hour instructor training program approved by the Division and comprised of:

A)        6 hours devoted to instructor training and development; and

B)        6 hours devoted to teaching the content of the pre-license courses set forth in Section 1450.1105.

b)         The Division shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision.  The Division may restrict a pre-license instructor's license to teaching only certain courses or certain types of courses.  In the event the application is denied, the basis for denial will be provided and the applicant advised that the applicant may request a hearing on the merits, as set forth in Section 20-60 of the Act and Article 10 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

c)         A licensed pre-license instructor may teach pre-license, post-license, CE core or elective curriculum, or broker management CE curriculum without obtaining a CE instructor license.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 2851, effective February 23, 2021)