This chapter is adopted pursuant to sections 85-1601 through 85-1658Revised Statutes of Nebraska, (R.R.S.) Such sections may be cited as the Private Postsecondary Career School Act.
This chapter provides the procedures for the authorization to operate, and accredit private postsecondary career schools in Nebraska, and granting of authority to award associate degrees.
Chapter 42 of Title 92 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (92 NAC 42) provides the procedures for granting permits for agents for private postsecondary career schools. The regulations governing the complaint and investigation procedures for private postsecondary career schools under this chapter are contained in 92 NAC 43. 92 NAC 44 contains the procedures for administration of the Tuition Recovery Cash Fund. Copies of these related regulations are available from the Nebraska Department of Education. The procedures and criteria used by the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education for approval of private colleges are contained in Sections 85-2401 through 85-2421 R.R.S. and regulations promulgated thereunder.
The implementation date will be July 1, 2007 or the effective date of this Chapter, whichever is latter.
92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 41, § 001