N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:19-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:19-7.3 - Application for instructional program approval and renewal

(a) Pursuant to 34:15C-10.1, the Department of Education is responsible for approving the following components of a private career school:

1. Curriculum; and

2. Personnel and professional credentialing.

(b) To be approved, a private career school shall provide evidence of the following in the application submitted for instructional program approval using forms provided in the Private Career School Manual:

1. An instructional program that is based on specific occupational objectives and competencies, and is aligned with nationally recognized industry skill standards or certifications, or other nationally recognized curriculum sources. Where no such skill standards or certifications exist, the private career school shall establish an advisory board to evaluate each curriculum for reliability and validity.

2. A course of study comprising:

i. The major elements of instruction;

ii. The number of instructional hours;

iii. A description of the method of instruction;

iv. A delineation of the educational space;

v. A list of equipment, tools, and text materials that shall be aligned to the competencies and skills that will be taught; and

vi. Assessment instruments to measure student and instructor performance in accordance with State, national, or industry standards including, where applicable, the national or State license or certification examination.

3. Owner(s)' and director(s)' resumes and letters of reference.

4. A school catalog as prescribed by N.J.A.C. 12:41-2.2(b)13.

(c) The application for renewal of a certificate of approval to operate a private career school or correspondence school shall be submitted by the approved private career school not less than 90 calendar days prior to the expiration of the existing Certificate of Approval in accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:41-2.4.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:19-7.3

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3679(a), effective 12/4/2017