Section 8-54-29 - Low performing programs(a) A unit is designated "low performing" under the following conditions: (1) It receives continuing accreditation/approval for less than five (5) years based on their national/state review and fails to correct deficiencies and gain full approval within three (3) years;(2) It receives a national accreditation/state approval decision of "Denied" or "Revoked"; or(3) The unit's summary pass rate on content examinations falls below seventy per cent (70%) .(b) A program is designated "low performing" under the following conditions: (1) It receives a continuing review decision of Not Nationally Recognized on its SPA review;(2) The program receives a status of Denied Approval on its HTSB review; or(3) The program's summary pass rate on content examinations falls below seventy per cent (70%) for a three (3) year average where applicable.(c) Once a unit or program is designated as being "low performing", the unit must: (1) Post its status on a website accessible to the public;(2) Not accept candidates seeking licensure into the unit/program affected;(3) Submit a list to the board of all candidates remaining in the affected unit/program and the expected dates of completion;(4) Counsel all affected candidates about choices for program completion both in the unit and transferring to other preparation programs; and(5) Submit evidence of progress toward meeting these conditions in their annual report to the board. [Eff 10/30/14] (Auth: HRS §302A 805.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 302A-801 to -808)