D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A8010

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A8010 - APPLICATION FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT; CHANGED CONDITIONS

8010.1

An institution licensed by the Commission shall submit an application for an amended license if:

(a) A change in ownership is proposed;

(b) A change in accreditation status occurs;

(c) There is a material change affecting the postsecondary degree granting educational institution, or the degrees, diplomas, or certificates offered by the institution;

(d) The postsecondary degree granting educational institution proposes to offer a new degree or program of study;

(e) The postsecondary degree granting educational institution proposes to provide educational instruction at a new facility in the District, whether at existing or new premises; or

(f) Any other changes which, in the discretion of the Commission, may require an amendment.

8010.2

A postsecondary degree granting educational institution shall not implement a change described in subsection 8010.1, nor offer a new degree or program or provide instruction at a new facility, without the prior approval of the Commission.

8010.3

An application for an amended license to authorize a new degree or program shall include:

(a) The reason for offering the new degree or program;

(b) An outline of the curriculum for the new degree or program;

(c) A listing and summary of courses required for the new degree or program;

(d) The qualifications of the faculty to be involved in the new degree or program;

(e) The anticipated enrollment for the new degree or program;

(f) The financial resources to support the new degree or program;

(g) A description of how the new degree or program relates to the objectives of the institution;

(h) Any licensure fee and surety bond required by this chapter; and

(i) Any other information as the Commission may reasonably require.

8010.4

An application for amendment of an existing license shall be subject to the same Commission review and requirements as an application for an initial license, including a site evaluation if the Commission deems it necessary or useful.

8010.5

The Commission shall not amend a license to approve a new program, new facility, or new location of a postsecondary degree granting educational institution if the Commission finds that the amendment is likely to affect adversely the postsecondary degree granting educational institution's resources or ability to comply with this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A8010

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6595, 6608 (October 19, 1990); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 2424, 2439 (March 18, 2011)

5 DCMR A § 8010 is formerly entitled "Student Count."

Authority: The Education Licensure Commission (ELC) (Commission), pursuant to authority set forth in sections 6(b)(3) and 11 of the Education Licensure Commission Act of 1976 (the Act), effective April 6, 1977 (D.C. Law 1-104: D.C. Official Code §§ 38-1306(b)(3) and 38-1311 (2010 Supp.)), and Mayor's Order 89-120, dated May 31, 1989; and the State Superintendent of Education pursuant to section 3(b) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code § 38-2602(b) (2010 Supp.)).