Section Hedc 406.03 - Accreditation(a) In lieu of conducting its own independent program or institutional evaluation, the commission shall accept accreditation by a regional or national agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the council for higher education accreditation, or both, when the program or institution is in good standing with no special requirements.(b) Any institution seeking initial degree-granting authority shall be in good standing with a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the council for higher education accreditation, or both, within 8 years of receiving initial commission approval.(c) An institution may make a written application for a time extension to (b) above for a period not to exceed 2 years. Reasons for an extension shall be unforeseen internal or external circumstances causing a delay in the accreditation process. The approval for a time extension shall require a majority vote of the commission.(d) Any change in status with accreditor(s), including notices of concern or probation notification, shall be provided to the commission to determine compliance with Hedc 405.N.H. Admin. Code § Hedc 406.03
#10429, eff 10-5-1313 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Hedc 400)
Amended by Number 50, Filed December 14, 2023, Proposed by #13802, Effective 11/2/2023, Expires 11/2/2033.