Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Safety and Professional Services
SPS 400 - Educational Approval
Chapter SPS 404 - Approval Of Schools
Section SPS 404.03 - Application for approval
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง SPS 404.03
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) No school shall be approved unless it makes application, through its officers or an owner, upon department forms. An application for approval shall include, at a minimum:
(a) Mission of the school.
(b) Bylaws and regulations established for
the school's governance and operation.
(c) A description of the degrees and programs
offered, including learning outcomes.
(d) A copy of the enrollment agreement, if
any, the school anticipates using in Wisconsin; meeting the requirements of ch.
SPS 406.
(e) A statement of its
cancellation policy meeting the minimum requirements set out in ch. SPS
408.
(f) A description of the
school's placement services.
(g) A
copy of all advertising recently used or reasonably expected to be used in
Wisconsin by the school.
(h) A
current balance sheet and income statement using department forms.
(i) A surety bond as required by s. SPS
404.06.
(j) A description of the
school's location, buildings, and equipment.
(k) A list of faculty members indicating
their education, preparation and experience.
(L) Documentation that applicable fire,
safety, and health codes are met at schools and teaching locations (except for
public school buildings).
(m) A
statement that the school provides equal opportunity for all persons regardless
of age, race, creed, disability, sex, religion, sexual preference, or political
affiliation.
(n) Any other
information so that the school and its programs may be evaluated according to
the criteria set forth in s. SPS 404.04.
(2) Each application shall be accompanied by a school catalog or bulletin containing at a minimum:
(a) Volume number and date of
publication.
(b) Name of school and
its governing body and officials.
(c) A calendar showing holidays, vacation
periods, and the beginning and ending date of each term or semester.
(d) A mission statement.
(e) A description of the educational program,
listing degrees and majors offered and a brief description of entrance and
completion requirements.
(f) School
policy and regulations regarding attendance, leave, absences, tardiness,
standards of progress policy, grading policy, rules of conduct and a policy for
handling student complaints.
(g) A
description of the school's self-evaluation process.
(h) A schedule of tuition, fees, other
charges and refund policy.
(i) A
description of the school's placement services.
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