NASBLA Boating Education Reciprocity Update April 5, 2009 Gail Kulp NASBLA Education Director
A National Look at Boating Education q In 2000, there were only 17 states with some type of mandatory boating education requirement in place. q There are now 48 states with some type of mandatory education…
States Requiring Motorboat Operator Proof of Education As of January 21, 2009 RI DC AS GU NMI PWCs Only (Certain Ages or Rentals Only) Born-on or after date PR Certain Ages Only (Usually preteens, teens &/or young adults only) VI Short-Term Phase-In (requires participation by all boaters) No Education Requirements Note that each state has unique requirements that may impact different age operators.
Definition of Reciprocity Noun The relation existing between two states when each of them gives the subjects of the other certain privileges on the condition that its own subjects shall enjoy similar privileges at the hands of the latter state (Black’s Law Dictionary)
Reciprocity for Boating Safety Education Certificates q Reciprocity means that a boater’s NASBLA-approved course completion certificate will be accepted when that boater is temporarily operating a boat in another state q What does the national look at reciprocity requirements show us?
States’ Reciprocity Requirements for Visiting Boaters The data reflected here comes from a March 2008 survey. A new survey is being conducted to update this information as well as gather additional information on the topic. RI DC AS GU NMI Accepts any NASBLA-approved course completion certificates Accepts certificates only if issued by a state agency Requires visiting boaters to meet home state requirements PR VI Limited reciprocity (restrictions on what is accepted) No requirement to show certificate Note that each state has unique education requirements that may impact different age operators or boat types.
Related Committee Work q FY 06 and FY 07 Education Committee surveyed states and developed a checklist for evaluating education programs in the states q FY 09 Boating Course Administration Subcommittee charged with defining reciprocity as it relates to the concept of “adequate education” – current survey out
Focus of Subcommittee’s Survey q Which groups issue “official” NASBLAapproved certificates in the states? q Does each state maintain a student information database and, if so, what data is collected?
Reciprocity Survey Questions* If someone comes to your state/territory as a visitor and they have a NASBLA-approved certificate issued by ____, would they be allowed to temporarily operate a motorboat in your state/territory? q State Agency – 100% yes q Private Course Provider – 88% yes q USCG Aux or USPS – 94% yes *Only 17 states have responded to the survey thus far
Results of Course Completion Database Pilot Project
Reciprocity Survey Questions* What are the boating education requirements for visitors wishing to operate a ______ in your state/territory? Type of boat Certain Age Born-on Requirement date All operators required No requirement Motorized 6 7 1 3 PWC 8 6 3 2 (2 had bornon date) (2 had certain age) 0 0 0 17 Nonpowered *Only 17 states have responded to the survey thus far
Final Survey Results q Shared at NASBLA Education Committee meeting April 18 -19 q Will be made available on the NASBLA website for anyone interested
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