Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A.
Individuals must make every reasonable effort to solve disputes directly with
the institution. If a solution cannot be reached, an individual may file a
written complaint with the Board of Regents. Board of Regents' staff will
review the facts and intervene where appropriate. Such intervention shall not
include legal action on behalf of the party, but may include additional
investigation of the institution including a site visit to determine if the
institution's license should be revoked.
B. Disciplinary Provisions and Administrative
Penalties
1. The Board of Regents may
institute disciplinary proceedings against a licensed agent who engages in
false or misleading advertising. The Board of Regents may also require an
institution to submit all advertising for approval prior to use.
2. It is illegal for institutions which come
under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents to advertise, recruit students
for, and/or operate educational programs in the state of Louisiana unless
properly registered and licensed.
3. Penalties may be assessed for the
following violations:
a. operating an
institution without a license;
b.
deceptive or fraudulent advertising;
c. offering an unapproved program;
d. other violations as determined by the
Board of Regents.
4.
Violations may result in suspension of student enrollments where patterns of
abuse and willful misconduct have been established.
C. Meetings, Site Visits, and Reports
1. The Board of Regents, at its discretion,
may conduct preliminary conferences with institutional officers and board
members to discuss standards and procedures for implementing
licensure.
2. The Board of Regents
may require a site visit and examiner's report at the cost of the institution.
The cost shall not exceed the actual dollar amount incurred by the Board of
Regents.
3. Site visits could
include an inspection of facilities, books, school files and records, as well
as interviews with administrators, faculty, and students.
4. Examiners would submit a report following
the site visit with recommendations pertaining to the licensure of the
institution.
D.
Enforcement
1. The attorney general is
authorized to seek injunctive relief against an institution operating in
noncompliance with the law. All costs incurred by the state of Louisiana in
connection with such action shall be borne by the institution if it is found to
be operating illegally.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
17:1808.
