Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 10 - REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF SCHOOLS
Section 92-10-015 - Procedures for Nonpublic Schools Applying for Initial Accreditation or Adding Grades to Previously Accredited Schools
Current through March 20, 2024
015.01 The Nebraska Department of Education recognizes the contribution made by the nonpublic schools to the state system of education by extending alternatives and opportunities to the citizens of the state. Nonpublic schools seeking accreditation shall notify the Department of their intent to seek accreditation by letter or email no later than July 1 prior to the school year of the application process.
015.02 By November 1, each applicant nonpublic school shall submit to the Department a report documenting compliance with this Chapter.
015.03 By March 1, each applicant nonpublic school shall be visited by a representative of the Department or a designee to verify the school's compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Reports of such visitations shall be reviewed by the State Accreditation Committee, which shall make recommendations to the Commissioner relative to accreditation for the following school year.
015.04 Upon favorable review by the State Accreditation Committee, the Commissioner will make a recommendation to the State Board of Education that the applicant nonpublic school be granted accreditation.
015.05 Upon favorable action by the Board, accreditation is granted for one school year from each July 1 through the following June 30. Renewal is granted based upon the school's compliance with this Chapter during the prior school year.
015.06 When an approved nonpublic school is added to an accredited school system, the approved school shall follow the procedures for applying for initial accreditation as provided in this Chapter.
015.07 Accredited nonpublic schools intending to add new grades shall inform the Department of such intent, by letter or email, no later than May 1 prior to the year in which the new grades will operate. If it is determined through visitation or reporting that the intended new grades can comply with the provisions of this Chapter, the Commissioner will submit a recommendation to the Board that the school be granted conditional accreditation to add new grades. Schools having conditional accreditation to add new grades shall follow procedures established in Sections 015.02 through 015.05 for obtaining accreditation.
