Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 150 - LICENSING PRIVATELY OWNED CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS
Section 071-150-3 - Certification Process

Universal Citation: 05 ME Code Rules ยง 071-150-3

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

A. Application

A school shall make a written application to the Commissioner for approval at least sixty (60) days prior to intent to operate. Schools desiring renewal of approval shall make application at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the approval.

B. Initial Approval

1. Schools making application for approval shall complete an application form provided by the Commissioner of Education and accompanied by a fee of $100 and a continuous surety bond in the sum of $10,000. In addition to the information required on the application form, the following supporting documents shall accompany the application:
a. Statements relative to the financial stability of the school;

b. A statement concerning any accreditation or approval granted the school by any recognized agency or association;

c. A copy of the curriculum for each course, showing the content of the subjects taught and the type of work or skills to be learned;

d. A copy of each form used for record maintenance purposes;

e. A copy of all catalogs, circulars, enrollment or application blanks and contract forms;

f. A list of all solicitors authorized by the school to solicit in Maine.

g. A copy of the school's refund policy.

2. The administrator, upon review and consideration of an application for approval, and based upon the meeting of the standards as set forth in section 4 shall determine the applicant to be acceptable or unacceptable. The review and consideration shall include an on-site evaluation when deemed necessary.

C. Renewal

1. Schools desiring renewal of a Certificate of Approval shall make application on or before December 1 on forms provided by the Commissioner of Education and accompanied by a fee of $50.

2. Information pertaining to changes in courses, publications, financial stability, accreditation, refund policies and solicitors since the date of last approval shall be submitted with the renewal application.

D. Suspension or Revocation

The Commissioner may deny an initial or renewal application for approval if the standards set forth in section 4 are not met. The applicant shall also comply with these standards on a continuing basis during the term of the annual approval. The school's failure to at all times comply with these standards shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of the license. In addition, an application may be denied and an existing approval may be revoked or suspended if for financial or other reasons it appears unlikely that the school will be able to deliver instruction as described in its catalogs, promotional materials, circulars, enrollment or application blanks and contract forms.

(Note: The issuance, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension and revocation of licenses are addressed in 4 M.R.S.A. §1151 et seq, and 5 M.R.S.A. §8001 et seq.)

E. Expiration

All school approvals shall be on an annual basis and shall expire on December 31.

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