3. a. A certified educational facilities manager shall apply to the Department of Education for renewal of the authorization issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2013, c.47 (C. 18A:17-53). The renewal application shall include a certified statement, upon a form prescribed by the department, that the applicant completed at least 20 hours of training or continuing education in the prior three years in fields of study related to school facilities in the State and approved by the department.

b. In the case of an authorization issued by the department more than three years prior to the effective date of P.L.2013, c.47 (C. 18A:17-53 et al.), the department shall establish a schedule for the submission of renewal applications for those authorizations.

L.2013, c.47, s.3.