610 CMR, § 13.10

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Section 13.10 - Sanctions

If an Institution fails to comply with the requirements of 610 CMR 13.00, or otherwise fails to cooperate with the Department in the screening, inquiry, monitoring, and/or contingency planning and notification processes, including failure to obtain the required bond with surety or letter of credit, or otherwise fails to submit risk mitigation plans that demonstrate a likelihood that the Risk of Imminent Closure will be mitigated during the current or subsequent academic year, the Commissioner may issue one or more of the following sanctions:

(1) Termination of eligibility for state aid.

(2) Suspension or revocation of degree-granting authority, in whole or in part, after notice and opportunity to cure through the development of a corrective course of action, through the process described in 610 CMR 2.10(2): Procedures to Revoke or Suspend Degree-Granting Authority.

(3) Referral by Department staff to the Office of the Attorney General.

(4) A fine not to exceed $1,000 per day, in an amount to be determined by the Commissioner in their sole discretion.

610 CMR, § 13.10

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1482, eff. 11/11/2022.