Utah Code 13-34-302. Registration statement for state authorization certificate — Expiration
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(1) A postsecondary school may submit a registration statement to obtain a state authorization certificate if the postsecondary school is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Terms Used In Utah Code 13-34-302
- Accredited postsecondary school: means a postsecondary school that is accredited by an accrediting agency. See Utah Code 13-34-101
- Accrediting agency: means a private educational association that:(2)(a) is recognized by the United States Department of Education;(2)(b) develops education criteria; and(2)(c) conducts evaluations to assess whether a postsecondary school meets the criteria described in Subsection (2)(b). See Utah Code 13-34-101
- Division: means the Division of Consumer Protection. See Utah Code 13-34-101
- Grace period: The number of days you'll have to pay your bill for purchases in full without triggering a finance charge. Source: Federal Reserve
- Longstanding nonprofit accredited postsecondary school: means an accredited postsecondary school that:
(9)(a) is a nonprofit organization; and(9)(b) has operated continuously as a nonprofit for at least 20 years. See Utah Code 13-34-101- Operate: means to:
(11)(a) maintain a physical presence in the state; or(11)(b) provide postsecondary education to an individual who resides in the state. See Utah Code 13-34-101- Postsecondary school: means a person that offers postsecondary education:
(14)(a) in exchange for payment of tuition, fees, or other consideration; and(14)(b) for the purpose of attaining educational, professional, or vocational objectives. See Utah Code 13-34-101- Public postsecondary school: means a postsecondary school that is:
(16)(a)(16)(a)(i) an institution listed in Section 53B-1-102; or(16)(a)(ii) established by another state or other governmental entity; and(16)(b) substantially supported with government funds. See Utah Code 13-34-101- Registration statement: means an application and accompanying documentation required under this chapter for:
(19)(a) a registration certificate; or(19)(b) a state authorization certificate. See Utah Code 13-34-101- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State authorization certificate: means a certificate that the division issues to an accredited postsecondary school in accordance with Section 13-34-302. See Utah Code 13-34-101
- United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) To obtain a state authorization certificate, a postsecondary school shall submit a registration statement on a form approved by the division that includes:(2)(a) proof of current accreditation from the postsecondary school’s accrediting agency; and(2)(b) all information required by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.(3)(3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a state authorization certificate expires two years after the division issues the state authorization certificate to an accredited postsecondary school.(3)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), the division may extend the period for which a state authorization certificate is effective so that expiration dates are staggered throughout the year.(4) A state authorization certificate that the division issues to a longstanding nonprofit accredited postsecondary school:(4)(a) expires two years after the division issues the state authorization certificate;(4)(b) establishes the postsecondary school by name as an educational institution in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 600.9(a)(1)(i);(4)(c) makes the postsecondary school independent of the state system of higher education; and(4)(d) authorizes the postsecondary school to operate educational programs in the state that are beyond secondary education, including programs that lead to a degree or certificate.(5) A state authorization certificate that the division issues to a public postsecondary school does not expire.(6) A postsecondary school may satisfy Subsection (2)(a) by demonstrating to the division that the postsecondary school is:(6)(a) within a grace period provided by the United States Department of Education for obtaining new accreditation; or(6)(b) otherwise considered by the United States Department of Education to have recognized accreditation.