INTERACTIVE CLE

Effective July 1, 2002, Kansas began considering certain methods of alternative programming for possible CLE credit under CLE Rules 4.14 and 4.15. Self-study credit is still prohibited. An attorney may receive alternative delivery CLE credit for participation in an accredited CLE activity in which attorneys participate through some type of electronic medium such as: interactive online computer seminars; interactive teleconferencing seminars; or other interactive CLE activities as may be developed through advanced technology, subject to approval of the CLE Commission. A maximum of five (5) hours of credit per year earned by alternative delivery for interactive programming approved by the Commission may be applied to the annual requirement and will not qualify for professional responsibility credit.  Partial credit for attendance can be considered with appropriate attendance verification from the provider.

In addition to the above standards for accreditation of interactive programming, providers and programs are subject to the following:

1. Courses must be pre-approved by the Kansas CLE Commission.

2. Providers shall inform participants of minimum and/or recommended system requirements to access program.

3. In order to receive credit, each attendee must complete an evaluation of the course in a format determined by the Commission.

4. Verification of attendance must be submitted by the provider within 30 days of attendee completion. Attendance reports will only be accepted from the provider. Attendance reported by an individual attorney will not be accepted.

5. Providers shall furnish the Commission with password and/or log-in capabilities for applied programs. Access will allow for review of course control mechanisms, such as time recorders, interactive functionality, evaluations and other relevant course programming. The activity may be audited by one or more representatives of the Commission, free of charge, if requested by the Commission. If the provider wishes to have materials or software returned after examination, the provider must arrange and pay for shipping of those materials.

ALTERNATIVE - CLASSROOM SETTING PROGRAMMING

The Commission allows audio or video tape programming under Supreme Court Rule 804. However, this programming must be presented in a suitable classroom or laboratory setting devoted to the educational activity with a qualified person immediately accessible in person or by phone to comment and answer questions. It must also meet all other standards for program approval. Individual viewing of audio/video tape programming would be considered self-study.

Programming must be advertised by the sponsor and have a minimum attendance of three individuals. The qualified presenter may be counted as one of the three attendees at the program and must be immediately accessible in person or by phone. Individuals contacting a sponsor and scheduling a time to come view a video tape will not qualify for CLE credit.

Law firms or companies renting or purchasing satellite programs or video taped programs are responsible for completing the requirements of CLE Rule 4.06 as in-house programs. The firm or company is considered the sponsor.  (See Policy Statement for In-House Programming.)

Sponsors must take care to update video programs after the initial taping. Video replay presentations must have timely updates to the programs.

12/1/07