Current through August 31, 2023
If the Board is unable to determine the nature and activities of an institution or school on the basis of the information provided by the institution or school, then the Board may notify the institution or school of additional information that it will be required to provide in connection with the application for registration. (3-30-23)
01.
Verification of Information. The Board may verify the accuracy of submitted information by inspection, visitation, or any other means it considers necessary. The applicant institution shall be responsible for any costs the Board incurs, including travel, associated with this review. (3-30-23)
02.
Criteria for Approval of Registration. To be approved for registration, the institution or school must demonstrate that it is in compliance with Chapter 24, Title 33, Idaho Code and this rule. An institution or school must remain in compliance for the registration year. (3-30-23)
03.
Public Information. All information submitted to the Board in connection with the application is subject to disclosure as set forth in the Public Records Act, Chapter 1, Title 74, Idaho Code. (3-30-23)
04.
Certificate of Registration or Exemption. (3-30-23)
a. A certificate of registration will be issued to an institution or school that has paid its registration fee and has been approved under this rule. A certificate evidencing initial registration will be effective the date it is issued, and continue through June 30 of the next succeeding year. A renewal certificate will be for the period July 1 through June 30 of the next succeeding year. No institution or school that is registered with the Board shall advertise or represent in any manner that it is accredited or endorsed by the Board. An institution or school may only represent that it is "Registered with the Idaho State Board of Education." Registration is not an endorsement of the institution or school or any of its courses, courses of study, or degrees. (3-30-23)
b. An institution or school exempt from registration under these rules may request a certificate of exemption. (3-30-23)
c. If an institution or school wishes to offer additional courses, courses of study, or degrees during a registration year that were not included in its annual registration application to the Board, then the institution or school must submit a letter to the Board Office along with documentation of its accrediting agency or by the applicable professional or trade board, council, or commission's approval of the specific changes. (3-30-23)
05.
Disapproval and Appeal. If an institution's or school's request for initial registration, or renewal of registration, is disapproved by the Board, then the institution or school may appeal such decision within thirty (30) days of the date the institution or school is notified of the disapproval. (3-30-23)
06.
Withdrawal of Approval. (3-30-23)
a. The Board may refuse to renew, or may revoke or suspend approval of, an institution or school's registration by giving written notice and the reasons therefore to the institution or school. The institution or school may request a hearing relating to such decision under IDAPA 04.11.01, "Idaho Rules of Administrative Procedure of the Attorney General." (3-30-23)
b. Withdrawal of approval may be for one (1) or more of the following reasons: (3-30-23)
i. Violation of Chapter 24, Title 33, Idaho Code or this rule; (3-30-23)
ii. Providing false, misleading, deceptive, or incomplete information to the Board; (3-30-23)
iii. Presenting information to prospective or current students which is false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or inaccurate in a material respect; (3-30-23)
iv. Refusing to allow reasonable inspection or to supply reasonable information after a written request by the Board Office has been received; or (3-30-23)
v. Loss of accreditation status. (3-30-23)
c. If any information contained in the application submitted by the institution or school becomes incorrect or incomplete, then the registered institution or school shall notify the Board office of such change within thirty (30) days. An institution or school that ceases operation during the course of a registration year shall immediately inform the Board Office of this event. (3-30-23)
