Washington Administrative Code
Title 250 - Student Achievement Council
Chapter 250-61 - Regulations for Degree-Granting Institutions Act
Section 250-61-200 - Suspension or withdrawal of authorization
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The executive director may suspend or withdraw an institution's authorization based on a finding that:
(2) In the case of an adverse finding the executive director shall provide the institution a notice of violation that includes details of the legal basis of the finding and the facts used to make the determination.
(3) The institution will have an opportunity to respond to the notice of violation and address deficiencies within a reasonable time period specified by the council.
(4) The executive director may designate an institution as at-risk.
(5) The executive director may suspend the institution's authorization for a period of time if, in the executive director's judgment, the deficiencies can be corrected within the given time period. Upon suspension, the institution must immediately cease the recruitment and/or enrollment of new students. The institution may continue serving currently enrolled students for the remainder of the term. Authorization may be reinstated after any deficiencies have been resolved to the satisfaction of the council.
(6) The executive director may withdraw the institution's authorization if, in the executive director's judgment, the deficiencies cannot be corrected within the given time period. Upon withdrawal, the institution must immediately cease all degree-granting operations. To seek reinstatement of authorization, the institution must apply for initial authorization.
(7) The executive director's action to suspend or withdraw authorization is subject to the hearing procedures specified in WAC 250-61-210.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.85.020. 09-02-008, § 250-61-200, filed 12/29/08, effective 1/29/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.80.370. 95-01-003, § 250-61-200, filed 12/8/94, effective 1/8/95.