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SAFETY EDUCATION CERTIFICATES & SUCCESSFUL COURSE COMPLETIONS: Pamela Dillon, Objective Leader Wayne Stacey, USCG Liaison Chris Stec

2. Objective 1
Strategies 1.1 and 1.2 – Track the number of certificates….
# Persons successfully completing State/NASBLA approved course reported in 2014:
Classroom 229,751
Home study ,785
Internet 234,187
TOTAL 485,723
The states and the Coast Guard use the Performance Report Part II (PRPII) form as the primary method to capture this information. All 56 states and territories are required to submit this form to the Coast Guard annually. Here is a summary of the data as reported by Wayne Stacey, USCG:
# Persons successfully completing State/NASBLA approved course in 2014 (one territory report is missing):
Classroom 225,731
Home study ,785
Internet 234,187 * first time internet has exceeded classroom numbers.
TOTAL 481,703

3. 5-year Average of NASBLA/State Education Certificates Issued 2006-2014
Total
Classroom
Internet
Since 2006, data has been captured on the numbers of home study, internet, and classroom certificates earned by students completing courses which have successfully completed the conformity assessment process by NASBLA.
The graph illustrates 5-year averages for numbers of certificates awarded through completion of a classroom, internet, or home study course. Until 2014, Classroom courses continued to nudge out internet courses as illustrated by the middle green (internet) and dark red (classroom line.) Wayne Stacey of the USCG collects and verifies this information with the states each year. In 2014, 481,703 boaters earned a certificate from a course which was based on the national standard.
Home Study

4. Objective 1 - Progress
Strategy 1.3 – Strengthen Education Laws (State)

5. States Requiring Powerboat Operator Education
NY All PWCs & 5/1/96
WA Phased in by 1/1/2015
IL takes effect
1/1/2016 AK
VT 1/1/74 NH WA
PA All PWCs
& 1/1/82 ME MT ND MA OR MN
1/1/89 MI NY ID SD WI
7/1/96
RI All PWCs
& 1/1/86
CA In Effect 1/1/2018; Phased in by 1/1/2025 WY PA CT NE IA
1/1/82
12/31/85 OH NJ
1/1/83
1/1/98 IN
12/31/86
DE 1/1/78 NV UT IL WV CO
1/1/84 VA MD
7/1/72 HI KS KY MO CA
1/1/89 NC
1/1/88 DC TN OK
1/1/86 SC AS GU
1/1/89
CNMI AZ AR
6/30/80 GA
VA Phased in by 7/1/2016 NM MS AL
1/1/98 LA
PWCs Only
9/1/93
1/1/84 FL TX
1/1/88
Youth Requirement Only (Under Certain Age)
(Note: Idaho has a ‘minimal’ requirement for operators who rent PWCs.)
California passed their quick phase-in law beginning 1/1/2018!!
Operators Born On/After Posted Date
7/1/72
All PWC operators AND Operators Born After Posted Date PR
All Powerboat Operators
(Many defined by HP; includes PWCs)
Operator or Motor
Vehicle License Required
No Boating Education Requirements VI
NOTE: This map is a generalized illustration of boater education requirements by state. Content is based on the NASBLA 2014 survey to members. Many states have limitations or exemptions not reflected in this illustration. Contact the state boating law administrator for specific requirements.
October 9, 2014

6. Objective 1 - Progress
Strategy 1.4 – Strengthen Education Laws (Federal)

7. Federal Updates
Legislative Change Proposal

9. Applies to operator of a boat with propulsion machinery (some exemptions allowed).
Quick phase in starts year 4, ends after year 8.

10. States’ Reciprocity Requirements for Visiting Boaters
The data reflected is from a Summer 2014 survey. RI DC AS GU
NMI
Accepts any NASBLA-approved course completion certificates (NJ accepts ANY course certificate) PR
The states continue to move to accept all approved courses, the current national map:
30 accept any NASBLA-approved course completion certificate
12 accept certificates only if issued by a state agency
3 require visiting boaters to meet their home state requirements (NE, MA and RI)
3 states/territories have limited reciprocity
Colorado – only accepts certificates for proctored courses
Connecticut – only accepts PWC certificates from MA, NY and RI but accepts motorboat certificates from any classroom course issued by state
Puerto Rico – requirement for 24 hour proctored course must be met. Since no other states have requirements that strict, no other certificates are accepted in Puerto Rico (for now)
8 states don’t require proof of course completion
Accepts certificates only if issued by a state agency VI
Visiting boaters meet home-state requirements;
All PWCs need NASBLA-Approved certificate
Limited reciprocity (Proctored Exams Only)
No requirement to show certificate
April 21, 2015
Note: Unique state education requirements may apply to different age operators, boat types, or horsepower limits.

11. Objective 1 - Progress
Strategy 1.5 – Measure Effectiveness of Education Methods
Ongoing
Grant requests have been submitted to measure the effectiveness of various education programs and policies.
Grant applications have been submitted regarding

12. Objective 1 - GAPS
PRP II – Data-collection challenges at the state and agency levels.
Course Reporting to BLAs from course providers (especially in non-mandatory education states) is a continued challenge
GAPS include:
Data-collection Analysis:
It appears their numbers are not being accurately reported to/from all states, resulting in significant efforts to improve data collection.
NASBLA’s website lists over 100 providers of NASBLA-approved courses. Not all course providers consistently meet the requirement to report as required, or they fail to report altogether. This continues to be an area of focus for improvement.

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Advanced AND/OR ON-WATER SKILLS-BASED BOATING EDUCATION: Pam Dillon, Objective Leader Wayne Stacey, USCG Liaison Chris Stec Emily King

14. Objective 3
Increase the number of boaters who completed advanced and/or on-water skills-based education
In order to determine the baseline number, a definition of a course needed to be agreed upon. The On-Water Power Standard project is the result. It is in its final stages of completion. Courses which have been identified as meeting this standard will be counted or on-water skills based education.

15. Bridging the Gap between Knowledge and On-Water Skill Standards
Additional standards are also in development which will bridge the gap between the current basic risk-based knowledge standards and the on-water skill standard. These “Basic Education” standards seen here in blue, will, in effect, make the distinct sets of Knowledge and On-Water Skill standards ‘compatible’ with one another.

16. Objective 3 – Gaps
(As identified by NASBLA Education Committee Policy and Best Practices--Charge 2 team)
In Performance Report Part II—Consider adding column(s) for on-water boating skills. (Consider break down of paddle, sail, power boating, etc).
Consider tracking levels of education: perhaps entry levels, advanced levels, and instructor levels
A third-party conformity assessment process for on-water skills courses is recommended to ensure courses meet the national standard.