La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § IX-501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section IX-501 - General Provisions

A. Individuals must make every reasonable effort to solve disputes directly with the institution. If a solution cannot be reached, an individual may file a written complaint with the Board of Regents. Board of Regents' staff will review the facts and intervene where appropriate. Such intervention shall not include legal action on behalf of the party, but may include additional investigation of the institution including a site visit to determine if the institution's license should be revoked.

B. Disciplinary Provisions and Administrative Penalties

1. The Board of Regents may institute disciplinary proceedings against a licensed agent who engages in false or misleading advertising. The Board of Regents may also require an institution to submit all advertising for approval prior to use.

2. It is illegal for institutions which come under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents to advertise, recruit students for, and/or operate educational programs in the state of Louisiana unless properly registered and licensed.

3. Penalties may be assessed for the following violations:

a. operating an institution without a license;

b. deceptive or fraudulent advertising;

c. offering an unapproved program;

d. other violations as determined by the Board of Regents.

4. Violations may result in suspension of student enrollments where patterns of abuse and willful misconduct have been established.

C. Meetings, Site Visits, and Reports

1. The Board of Regents, at its discretion, may conduct preliminary conferences with institutional officers and board members to discuss standards and procedures for implementing licensure.

2. The Board of Regents may require a site visit and examiner's report at the cost of the institution. The cost shall not exceed the actual dollar amount incurred by the Board of Regents.

3. Site visits could include an inspection of facilities, books, school files and records, as well as interviews with administrators, faculty, and students.

4. Examiners would submit a report following the site visit with recommendations pertaining to the licensure of the institution.

D. Enforcement

1. The attorney general is authorized to seek injunctive relief against an institution operating in noncompliance with the law. All costs incurred by the state of Louisiana in connection with such action shall be borne by the institution if it is found to be operating illegally.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § IX-501

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Regents, LR 19:1554 (December 1993), amended LR 36:2840 (December 2010).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:1808.