D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A8303

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

Rule 5-A8303 - PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT

8303.1

This section shall be effective upon the approval of District of Columbia as a member state of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).

8303.2

The following institutions are eligible to become an approved SARA institution, subject to the policies and standards of SARA and approval pursuant to this chapter:

(a) Postsecondary degree granting institution whose home state is the District of Columbia; or

(b) A conditionally exempt and congressionally chartered educational institution whose home state is the District of Columbia and who has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Commission to facilitate institutional participation in SARA.

8303.3

An application to become an approved SARA institution shall be submitted to and approved by the Commission to confirm the institution's compliance with SARA policies and standards and affirm the institution's willingness and ability for future compliance.

8303.4

An educational institution shall be assessed fees by the Commission and SARA to participate as an approved SARA institution. The fee to the Commission shall be determined annually.

8303.5

A postsecondary educational institution that has been authorized to provide online instruction by the duly authorized licensing body of a State that is a member of SARA, to which the District of Columbia is also a member, shall be authorized to operate in the District and provide online instruction to a District resident in accordance with SARA policies and standards.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A8303

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10207 (8/5/2016)