Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
Subtitle 01 - NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chapter 13B.01.01 - Minimum Requirements for Private Career Schools
Section 13B.01.01.08 - Admission and Recruitment

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13B.01.01.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Admission Requirements. Schools shall have admission requirements for each program so that each student admitted to a program may expect to be able to complete the program successfully. The school shall strictly adhere to the approved admissions requirements and policies. A prospective student may not begin training in a program until all entrance requirements have been fulfilled. A school shall maintain documentation indicating that all admissions requirements have been met.

B. A school may not admit students to a program preparing students for licensed occupations whom the school knows, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should know, would be ineligible to obtain licensure in the occupation for which they are being trained.

C. Sales Representatives and Recruitment.

(1) Sales representatives of schools shall be at least 18 years old and selected primarily on the basis of ability and integrity. Each representative shall be given adequate training so as to be knowledgeable of school policies and procedures. The school shall be responsible for any statements or commitments made by its representatives and employees to students or prospective students.

(2) A school shall permit recruitment only by persons who are under the direct control of the school and adhere to the policies and procedures of the school. The school may not contract with a third party for the recruitment of students.

(3) Tuition discounts, premiums, or financial inducements for enrollment may not be offered to prospective students.

(4) Financial inducements, not to exceed $50 in value, may be paid to students or graduates for enrollment referrals. Premiums or incentives may not be paid or distributed until the referred person begins training.

D. Enrollment of a School. The enrollment of a school as of the first day of an instructional period shall strictly comply with the school's approved enrollment limitations. The school shall strictly adhere to enrollment limitations specified in the approval throughout the instructional period.

E. The individual classroom limitations and student-instructor ratio shall comply strictly with the school's approved limitations.

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