Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Education
Title R277 - Administration
Rule R277-726 - Statewide Online Education Program
Section R277-726-11 - Certified and Authorized Online Course Provider Application Approval, Program Requirements, and Fees
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) An entity other than an authorized online course provider may become a certified online course provider if the entity submits an application on a form provided by the Superintendent.
(2) An entity shall submit an application on or before the annual deadline established by the Superintendent.
(3) The Superintendent shall review each application within a reasonable amount of time and may invite prospective providers for interviews or further discussion of qualifications to clarify outstanding issues.
(4) If the Superintendent finds the application submitted is satisfactory, including a demonstration of the entity's ability to adhere to requirements within the application, this rule, and state law, the Superintendent shall forward the application to the Board for final approval.
(5) Once approved by the Board, an entity shall become a certified online course provider.
(6) A certified online course provider shall adhere to the following requirements to remain certified and in good standing within the program, including:
(7) If the Superintendent finds the certified online course provider is not in compliance with any requirement as outlined in Subsection (6) of this part, the Superintendent shall provide the certified online course provider with a list of non-compliance issues and a reasonable timeline for the certified online course provider to cure the instances of non-compliance.
(8) If a certified online course provider fails to correct instances of non-compliance within the allotted timeline as described in Section 53F-4-504, the certified online course provider shall be removed from the program.
(9) A certified online course provider that has been removed from the program may apply in the application round following removal from the program for re-admission to the program using an application provided by the Superintendent.
(10) A certified online course provider shall remit fees to the Superintendent for participation in the program as follows: