Charles L. Cotton wrote: If online instruction were to be implemented, then the DPS should do it and there should be no fee. The written test could be administered by LTC instructors when the student comes to them for the range qualification.
My initial thought after reading the original (I believe a substitute is coming?) is that someone at DPS meets the very narrow requirements to teach the course online. And considering they are about to lose $100/applicant this would be a way to recover some dollars.
Also possible, as politics often seem to play into these types of changes, that someone related to someone in the house or senate wants in on the action.
I personally like the idea IF LTC Instructors could easily qualify and the definition of 'online' included Webex/Skype style video conferencing.
The written test should be administered in person. One of my girls took quite a few college courses online from LSU and had to drive to Baton Rouge for the mid-term and final exams.
My 2 cents...