With respect to the education and experience requirements for licensure as a professional engineer by examination, the Illinois Administrative Code merely restates the statutory provisions on the same. 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1380.230 (c). The Illinois rules specifically prohibit examination review by failed examinants, including the rescoring of an examination, but do allow for a retabulation of the numerical score. 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1380.260 (h).
Iowa:
The Iowa statutes (Iowa Code) require that applicants for licensure as a professional engineer graduate from a 4-year course in engineering in a school or college which, in the opinion of the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board, has properly prepared the applicant for the first required examination, which covers engineering fundamentals. Section 542B.14 1.a.(1), Iowa Code. The applicant must also show a specific record of four years or more of practical engineering experience of a character satisfactory to the Board. Section 542B.14 1.c., Iowa Code. Entrance into the second required examination, engineering principles and practice, is contingent upon the applicant showing that he or she has the necessary work experience. Section 542B.14 1.d., Iowa Code.
Although failed examinants may request information from the Board concerning their examination grades and incorrectly answered questions, the statutes do not provide for a review of a failed examination by the Board. Section 542B.15, Iowa Code.
Referring to the requirements for licensure as a professional engineer set forth in s. 542B.14, Iowa Code, Iowa's administrative rules note that the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board will issue an initial license only upon an applicant's chronological satisfaction of those requirements. Section 193C—4.1, Iowa Admin. Code. The rule goes on to state that applicants who did not graduate from a nationally accredited engineering curriculum must, in addition to their 4-year degree, complete an extra year of practical experience prior to sitting for the engineering fundamentals examination. Section 193C—4.1(1)a.(1), Iowa Admin. Code. Finally, the rules provide that the applicant must successfully complete the engineering principles and practice examination, eligibility for which requires a record of 4 years of practical engineering work experience of a character satisfactory to the Board. Section 193C—4.1(3)a., Iowa Admin. Code.
The Iowa rules also state that the results of all professional engineer licensure examinations will be reported as pass or fail, but that failed examinants may obtain a converted score and a diagnostic report indicating areas of weakness, as available. Section 193C—4.1(8)g., Iowa Admin. Code. The rules otherwise do not address examination review.
Michigan:
To become licensed by examination as a professional engineer in Michigan, Michigan's statutes require an applicant to have at least a 4-year degree in engineering from an accredited program or its equivalent, as determined by the Board of Professional Engineers. Section 339.2005 (2) (b), MCL. The applicant must also have not less than 8 years of professional experience in engineering work acceptable to the Board. Section 339.2005 (2) (a), MCL. Not more than 6 years of education will count toward the experience requirement. Id. Upon the applicant's fulfillment of those requirements, the applicant must then pass both the engineering fundamentals and professional practice examinations, or show proof of equivalent qualification for practice acceptable to both the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Board of Professional Engineers. Section 339.2004 (2) (b), MCL.
The Michigan statutes do not address review of a failed examination for professional engineer licensure applicants.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(20fedyfiyad30amdcuypsx45))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLIndex&objectname=mcl-chap339
The Michigan administrative rules establish the standards used by the Board of Professional Engineers in determining the acceptability of bachelor's degrees for professional engineer licensure, and what will qualify as acceptable work experience. Sections 339.16021, 339.16022, Mich. Admin. Code. A bachelor's degree from an acceptable program will fulfill 4 of the 8 years' work experience requirement. Section 339.16021 (4), Mich. Admin. Code. Each advanced engineering degree, such as a master's or a doctorate, will count as 1 additional year of experience. Section 339.16021 (5), Mich. Admin. Code. The rules provide for an equivalency alternative to the engineering fundamentals examination for certain applicants, but otherwise do not address examination results or review. Section 339.16026, Mich. Admin. Code.
Minnesota:
The Minnesota statutes regarding the licensure of professional engineers contain very few specific provisions, but delegate licensing authority to the 560.70 (2m) (b) and 560.701 to 560.706 – as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 2.
The Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design requires applicants for licensure as a professional engineer to pass two 8-hour written examinations, one on the fundamentals of engineering (FE) and the other on engineering principles and practice. Section 1800.2500 Subp. 1., Minn. Admin. Rules. The Board must waive the FE examination requirement for applicants with 20 or more years of qualifying engineering experience and a doctorate degree in either engineering or an equivalent field. Section 1800.2800, Minn. Admin. Rules. To qualify to take the FE, an applicant must have at least a 4-year degree in engineering from either an accredited curriculum or one non-accredited that includes the minimum number of engineering science and design credits required by an accredited curriculum. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2., A., C., Minn. Admin. Rules. An applicant whose bachelor's degree was in a non-engineering program, but who has a master's degree in engineering, will also qualify to the take the FE. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2., D., Minn. Admin. Rules.
Eligibility for the principles and practice examination requires, beyond the educational component, a certain number of years' engineering work experience, depending on the type of degree held by the applicant. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2a., B., Minn. Admin. Rules. A graduate of a 4-year accredited engineering program must show at least 4 years of qualifying work experience; a graduate of a non-accredited 4-year engineering or a non-engineering curriculum must have had 6 years of experience; and an applicant with a master's degree or doctorate in engineering, but whose bachelor's degree was in a non-engineering program must have had 5 years' experience. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2a., B. (1)-(3), Minn. Admin. Rules. Finally, an applicant with both a bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering need only have completed 3 years' experience. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2a., B. (4), Minn. Admin. Rules.
The Minnesota rules do not provide for examination review, but under S. 1800.0900, Subp. 4, Minn. Admin. Rules, require a failed examinant to retake the examination.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
No factual data was required for the rule-making in this proposal, as the changes were necessitated by statute. For that reason, no analysis was involved in the preparation of these proposed rules.
Analysis and Supporting Documents Used to Determine Effect On Small Business or In Preparation of Economic Impact Analysis
Fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis are attached.
Effect on small business
Because the statutory changes that prompted this proposal took effect over two years ago, these proposed rules will not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats., beyond that which such businesses have already experienced and absorbed. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Greg.Gasper@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Agency Contact Person
Shawn Leatherwood, Paralegal, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Board Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 117, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone (608) 261-2385; email at Shancethea.Leatherwood@wisconsin.gov.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DOA-2049 (R03/2012)
Division of Executive Budget and Finance
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FAX: (608) 267-0372
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis
1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   Updated     Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
Section A-E 4.05
3. Subject
Requirements for registration as a professional engineer.
4. Fund Sources Affected
5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
GPR   FED   PRO   PRS   SEG   SEG-S
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
No Fiscal Effect
Indeterminate
Increase Existing Revenues
Decrease Existing Revenues
Increase Costs
Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget
Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
State's Economy
Local Government Units
Specific Businesses/Sectors
Public Utility Rate Payers
Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million?
Yes   No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
The proposed rule implements the directive of 2009 Wisconsin Act 350. The primary focus of the Act was to create a new path to register as a professional engineer. The proposed rule will allow applicants with two years of education and six years of experience may register as a professional engineer.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
This proposed rule will not affect small businesses as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats., business sectors, associations representing business or local governmental units.
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
No local governmental unit participated in the development of these rules.
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
The proposed rule will not have an economic or fiscal impact on any specific businesses, business sectors, public utility rate payers, local governmental units or the state's economy as a whole beyond that which such businesses have already experienced and absorbed.
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
The primary benefit will be bringing current Wis. Admin. Code concerning the registration of professional engineers into conformity with 2009 Wisconsin Act 305.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
Clearer communication to applicants as to the education and experience requirements for licensure as a professional engineer by examination.
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
There are no comparable federal rules.
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
Illinois:
In Illinois, an applicant for licensure as a professional engineer by examination must graduate either from an approved 4-year engineering curriculum and have an additional 4 years or more of qualifying work experience; or graduate from a non-approved 4-year engineering or other related science curriculum and have an additional 8 years or more of qualifying work experience. 225 ILCS 325/10. Both types of applicants must also pass two 8-hour examinations, one on engineering fundamentals, and the other on engineering principles and practice. Id.
Iowa:
The Iowa statutes (Iowa Code) require that applicants for licensure as a professional engineer graduate from a 4-year course in engineering in a school or college which, in the opinion of the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board, has properly prepared the applicant for the first required examination, which covers engineering fundamentals. Section 542B.14 1.a.(1), Iowa Code. The applicant must also show a specific record of four years or more of practical engineering experience of a character satisfactory to the Board. Section 542B.14 1.c., Iowa Code. Entrance into the second required examination, engineering principles and practice, is contingent upon the applicant showing that he or she has the necessary work experience. Section 542B.14 1.d., Iowa Code.
Although failed examinants may request information from the Board concerning their examination grades and incorrectly answered questions, the statutes do not provide for a review of a failed examination by the Board. Section 542B.15, Iowa Code.
Michigan:
To become licensed by examination as a professional engineer in Michigan, Michigan's statutes require an applicant to have at least a 4-year degree in engineering from an accredited program or its equivalent, as determined by the Board of Professional Engineers. Section 339.2005 (2) (b), MCL. The applicant must also have not less than 8 years of professional experience in engineering work acceptable to the Board. Section 339.2005 (2) (a), MCL. Not more than 6 years of education will count toward the experience requirement. Id. Upon the applicant's fulfillment of those requirements, the applicant must then pass both the engineering fundamentals and professional practice examinations, or show proof of equivalent qualification for practice acceptable to both the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Board of Professional Engineers. Section 339.2004 (2) (b), MCL.
Minnesota:
The Minnesota statutes regarding the licensure of professional engineers contain very few specific provisions, but delegate licensing authority to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design. Section 326.10, subd. 1. (a), Minn. Stats. The Board's authority includes establishing the educational and experience requirements for professional engineer licensure by examination. Section 326.10, subd. 1. (a) (1), Minn. Stats. The Minnesota statutes do not address examination review.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=326
The Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design requires applicants for licensure as a professional engineer to pass two 8-hour written examinations, one on the fundamentals of engineering (FE) and the other on engineering principles and practice. Section 1800.2500 Subp. 1., Minn. Admin. Rules. The Board must waive the FE examination requirement for applicants with 20 or more years of qualifying engineering experience and a doctorate degree in either engineering or an equivalent field. Section 1800.2800, Minn. Admin. Rules. To qualify to take the FE, an applicant must have at least a 4-year degree in engineering from either an accredited curriculum or one non-accredited that includes the minimum number of engineering science and design credits required by an accredited curriculum. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2., A., C., Minn. Admin. Rules. An applicant whose bachelor's degree was in a non-engineering program, but who has a master's degree in engineering, will also qualify to the take the FE. Section 1800.2500, Subp. 2., D., Minn. Admin. Rules.
17. Contact Name
18. Contact Phone Number
Shawn Leatherwood
261-4438
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