D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A8118

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 5-A8118 - PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING
8118.1

A school shall submit to the Commission, at the time of publication or use, copies of all advertising used by the school, including transcripts of radio and television commercials. Foreign language advertising shall be submitted accompanied by an English translation.

8118.2

No school or its agent shall promise or imply a guarantee of placement or employment for graduates, nor include such a promise or implication in any advertisement; nor shall they misrepresent any aspect of the offering being made to prospective students.

8118.3

No school shall solicit students in the employment columns or any similar columns of newspapers or other publications with headings such as "Help-Wanted," "Employment," or "Business Opportunities."

8118.4

All claims to prospective students about future employment, earnings, financial aid or other benefits shall be based upon reasonable evidence maintained by the school, which evidence shall be available for inspection by all parties to whom the claims are made, including the Commission.

8118.5

No school or its agent shall advertise or otherwise imply that the school is "supervised," "recommended," "endorsed," "accredited," or "approved" by the Commission or any other department or agency of the District government.

8118.6

A school may include in its advertising the following legend: "This school is licensed under the Postsecondary School Regulations of the District of Columbia" or "Licensed by D.C. Education Licensure Commission."

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A8118

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6619, 6627 (October 19, 1990)