Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1540 - Higher Education Commission
Chapter 1540-01-14 - State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Section 1540-01-14-.03 - REVIEW OF ADMISSION AND RENEWAL DECISIONS
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1540-01-14-.03
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) An institution admitted or renewed provisionally or denied admission may request that the Executive Director of the Commission review the decision of Commission staff.
(a) The institution may seek review of
the decision by submitting, in writing, specific justification for reversal or
modification of Commission staff's decision within ten (10) business days of
the decision as provided for in the notice of decision.
(b) The Executive Director of the Commission
shall review the application file and basis offered for review and render a
written notice of determination either upholding, amending, or reversing the
decision of Commission staff.
(2) An institution may appeal the determination of the Executive Director.
(a)
The institution may appeal the determination by submitting in writing specific
justification for reversal or modification of the determination within ten (10)
business days of the determination as provided for in the notice of
determination.
(b) The Commission
staff shall request that the Office of the Secretary of State appoint a hearing
officer who shall conduct an administrative hearing sitting alone consistent
with the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
(3) Commission staff may extend the ten (10) business days as provided for in paragraphs (1)(a) and (2)(a) for good cause shown.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-7-1504 and 49-7-1507.
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