Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-030-050-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-030-050-.02 - Definitions

Effective August 1, 1991, the following words and phrases as used in Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-030-050 shall have meanings ascribed respectively in Alabama Administrative Code r. 290-030-050-.02 and in Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-46-1.

(1) Act. 1980 Ala. Acts 80-272, Code of Ala. 1975, Title 16, Chapter 46, Alabama Private School License Law.

(2) Administrator or Director. An administrative officer in charge of the operation of a school or unit thereof.

(3) Brochure. A one-page double- or triple-folded leaflet containing an outline of information in the catalog/bulletin and designed as a promotional or advertising publication.

(4) Chapter. Code of Ala. 1975, Title 16, Chapter 46.

(5) Catalog. A booklet, pamphlet, or series of monographs designed to explain the school operations, offerings, and requirements to prospective and enrolled students. The term is sometimes used synonymously with bulletin.

(6) Clock Hour. A period of sixty (60) minutes with a minimum of fifty (50) minutes of instruction.

(7) Course. Any outline or plan of study, or portion of a plan or program of instruction involving the imparting of knowledge, skills, or attitudes for the purpose of preparing the individual for gainful employment in an occupation or vocation, whether conducted in person, by mail, or by any other method.

(8) Curriculum. A group of organized programs.

(9) Deferral. To defer a license or permit application means to postpone issuance or denial thereof pending submission of required materials necessary for compliance with Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-030-050.

(10) Denial. Denying a license means that issuance of a license shall be refused either upon initial application or upon application for renewal.

(11) Department. The Alabama State Department of Education.

(12) Externship/Clinical. Practical, off campus training involving direct and indirect supervision.

(13) Laboratory. Application of theory through learner-centered training with an instructor present, supplemented by out-of-class assignments and application of accumulated knowledge demonstrated by a student through work on projects completed during the period of enrollment and requiring no regular supervision by an instructor.

(14) Lecture. Presentation of theory and information by an instructor in a classroom setting or its equivalent.

(15) Prepaid Tuition Liability. The amount of money collected by a school from students for registration, tuition, supplies, and other fees subject to refund as determined by the cancellation and refund policy described in Alabama Administrative Code r. 290-030-050-.06(9)(a) and (b).

(16) Probation. Licenses and agent's permits found in violation of Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-030-050 shall be placed on probation pending correction of the infraction. Each probationary warning will specify the corrective action required, but will not otherwise impair the authority granted therein.

(17) Program. A combination of subjects or courses pursued at a school which is generally accepted as necessary to meet requirements for a predetermined educational, professional, or vocational objective.

(18) Revocation. To revoke a license means that a school must cease to advertise, enroll students, or teach classes.

(19) Rules. Alabama Administrative Code r. 290-030-050-.01 through .10 implementing Code of Ala. 1975, Title 16, Chapter 46.

(20) School. Any person, group of people, institution, establishment, agency, or organization offering or administering a plan, course, or program of instruction for the purpose of preparing individuals for gainful employment in an occupation or vocation, whether conducted in person, by mail, or by any other method.

(21) Surety Bond. A surety bond is a bond provided by each school for the purpose of providing indemnification to identified, enrolled students suffering loss as a result of economic and/or academic fraud or misrepresentation used in procuring enrollment in and/or administering a program of study covered by Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-030-050 and Code of Alabama 1975, Title 16, Chapter 46.

(22) Suspension. To suspend a school license and/or agent's permit means to place limitations upon the authority vested therein. Holders of suspended licenses may be prohibited from enrolling students, teaching classes, and/or advertising. A suspended license and/or agent's permit may be revoked if noted deficiencies are not corrected by the stated suspense date.

Author: Dr. Eddie R. Johnson.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-030-050-.02

June 13, 1991 adopted effective July 25, 1991.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Title 16, Chapter 46.