NRS 394.455
Evaluation prerequisite to licensing of unaccredited institution

  • panel of evaluators
  • reports
  • response by institution
  • acceptance or rejection of recommendations of panel.

1.

The Commission shall not issue a license to operate an unaccredited institution which grants degrees until the institution has been evaluated by the Commission. Each existing or new institution must be evaluated at least once, but the Commission may require subsequent evaluations.

2.

The Chair of the Commission shall appoint a panel of evaluators for each institution composed of representatives of institutions or businesses that are directly affected by the program and persons who significantly contribute to the evaluation because of special knowledge. The Administrator shall accompany the panel as an observer.

3.

One hundred and twenty days before the meeting of the Commission at which the issuance or renewal of a license will be considered, the panel of evaluators shall present to the Administrator and to the institution a report specifying the extent to which the institution meets the standards established by the Commission, and recommending:

(a)

Issuance or renewal of the license with no qualifications;

(b)

Issuance of a provisional license; or

(c)

Revocation of the license.

4.

The institution’s response to the report must be received in the office of the Administrator no later than 90 days before the meeting at which the license will be considered.

5.

If the institution’s response shows progress toward meeting the standards, or if the response furnishes information which indicates that the standards are being adhered to, the representatives of the panel of evaluators shall review the institution again to verify the response and incorporate it into their report. The panel of evaluators shall make a final report to the Administrator no later than 45 days before the meeting at which the license will be considered.

6.

The Administrator may recommend that the Commission accept the evaluation or that it reject the report. If the Commission rejects the panel’s recommendation, it shall record the specific reason for doing so in its minutes.

Source: Section 394.455 — Evaluation prerequisite to licensing of unaccredited institution; panel of evaluators; reports; response by institution; acceptance or rejection of recommendations of panel., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-394.­html#NRS394Sec455.

394.383
Commission: Creation 394.385
Commission: Qualifications of members 394.411
Regulations of Commission 394.415
Licensing of postsecondary educational institution. 394.421
Powers and duties of Commission. 394.430
Powers and duties of Administrator. 394.440
Information and expert witnesses to be provided by other state agencies 394.441
Information provided to students before enrollment 394.443
Procedure for grievances 394.445
Financial condition 394.447
Accreditation as evidence of compliance with minimum standards. 394.449
Requirements of policy for refunds by postsecondary educational institutions. 394.450
Quality and content of courses and programs 394.455
Evaluation prerequisite to licensing of unaccredited institution 394.460
License: Application 394.463
Payment by institution of subsistence and travel for inspections and certain meetings of Commission 394.465
Background investigation of certain applicants for employment with postsecondary educational institution 394.470
Agent’s permit: Requirements for issuance and renewal 394.473
Additional requirements for issuance and renewal of agent’s permit: Statement regarding obligation of child support 394.474
Additional requirements for renewal of agent’s permit: Information regarding whether applicant has state business license 394.475
Authorization by Administrator for employment of agents by postsecondary educational institution. 394.480
Surety bond required of certain institutions 394.490
Denial of license, permit or authorization: Notice 394.500
Denial of permit or authorization: Hearing. 394.510
Revocation of or conditions on license or permit: Grounds 394.515
Mandatory suspension of agent’s permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants 394.520
Complaint of violation: Procedure 394.525
Suspension of approval of course for training of veterans 394.530
Postponement of effective date of action pending review. 394.540
Fees. 394.545
Location, equipment and insurance requirements of driving school 394.550
Discontinuance of operations: Academic records filed with Administrator 394.553
Account for Student Indemnification. 394.557
Fee to be paid to Administrator for students who enroll in certain programs. 394.560
Unlawful acts.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 394.455’s source at nv​.us