Rule 17 Schools

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

The board has the power to set minimum standards that court reporting schools must meet. This means the board can create rules about what a school needs to do or offer before it counts as a legitimate court reporting program.

These standards help make sure that anyone who graduates from a court reporting school actually learned what they need to know for the job. If you're thinking about becoming a court reporter, this rule is why schools have to follow certain guidelines instead of just teaching however they want.

In short, this rule gives the board control over quality standards for court reporting education, protecting both future students and the court system that will rely on their skills later.