Title 14 — Education
85 chapters · 592 sections in this title.
14 Del. C. § 8501. Definitions.
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§ 8501. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Agent” means a person employed by a school as defined herein, whether such school is located within or outside Delaware, to act as an agent, solicitor, broker, or independent contractor to directly procure students or enroll…
14 Del. C. § 8502. Advisory committee on private business and trade schools.
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§ 8502. Advisory committee on private business and trade schools. (a) The Secretary of Education shall appoint an advisory committee of 5 persons whose function it shall be to advise the Secretary relative to the administration of this chapter in regard to policies concerning the…
14 Del. C. § 8503. Necessity for certificate of approval; person eligible; nontransferability; display; approved list.
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§ 8503. Necessity for certificate of approval; person eligible; nontransferability; display; approved list. (a) No person, partnership or corporation, whether its main office be located within or outside the State, shall conduct a private school or classes as herein defined, or i…
14 Del. C. § 8504. Application for certificate; contents.
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§ 8504. Application for certificate; contents. Every person, partnership or corporation desiring to obtain a certificate of approval shall make a verified application to the Department setting forth the following information: (1) The title or name of a school, together with owner…
14 Del. C. § 8505. Application commitments.
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§ 8505. Application commitments. (a) Each application for a certificate of approval shall also contain the following commitments: (1) To conduct the school in accordance with standards, rules and regulations from time to time established by the Department; (2) To agree to provide…
14 Del. C. § 8506. Signing of application.
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§ 8506. Signing of application. Each application for a certificate of approval shall be signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, it shall be signed by each member thereof. If the applicant is a corporation, it shall be signed by any officer thereof.14 Del. C. 1…
14 Del. C. § 8507. Restriction of certificate to fields indicated in application; supplementary applications.
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§ 8507. Restriction of certificate to fields indicated in application; supplementary applications. Any certificate of approval issued shall be restricted to the fields or courses specifically indicated in the application for a certificate of approval. The holder of a certificate …
14 Del. C. § 8508. Filing fees; renewal fees.
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§ 8508. Filing fees; renewal fees. Each original application for a certificate of approval shall be accompanied by a filing fee to be determined by the Department, which fee shall include the cost of investigation and issuance of the original certificate of approval, if the appli…
14 Del. C. § 8509. Business or trade school agent permits; application; contents; fees; separate permits.
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§ 8509. Business or trade school agent permits; application; contents; fees; separate permits. Every agent representing a school as herein defined, whether located in the State or without, shall make application for an agent’s permit to the Department, in writing, upon forms prep…
14 Del. C. § 8510. Issuance of pocket cards upon approval of application; contents.
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§ 8510. Issuance of pocket cards upon approval of application; contents. The Department, upon approval of an application for or renewal of a permit, shall prepare and deliver to each agent a pocket card which, among other things, shall contain the name and address of the agent an…
14 Del. C. § 8511. Annual renewal of certificates.
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§ 8511. Annual renewal of certificates. Each school and each agent that continues as such shall annually renew the school’s or agent’s certificate of approval and pay the required annual renewal fees. Every certificate of approval which has not been renewed by its expiration date…
14 Del. C. § 8512. Issuance, revocation, renewal or restoration of certificates upon action and report of Department.
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§ 8512. Issuance, revocation, renewal or restoration of certificates upon action and report of Department. Repealed by 75 Del. Laws, c. 122, § 2, effective July 7, 2005.
14 Del. C. § 8513. Rules and regulations.
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§ 8513. Rules and regulations. In addition to standards provided for hereunder, the Department shall make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations as shall be necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.14 Del. C. 1953, § 8513; 58 Del. Laws, c. 544…
14 Del. C. § 8514. Prohibition against advertising school or soliciting students without Department authorization.
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§ 8514. Prohibition against advertising school or soliciting students without Department authorization. Prior to the establishment of a private business or trade school and the issuance of a certificate of approval therefor, no person shall advertise such a school or solicit pros…
14 Del. C. § 8515. Procedure for approval of applications and programs.
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§ 8515. Procedure for approval of applications and programs. The Department shall provide such rules and regulations as are necessary to direct applicants for a certificate of approval in the preparation of a statement of the existing or planned educational programs and manageria…
14 Del. C. § 8516. Grounds for refusal to issue, renew or for revoking certificates or permits.
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§ 8516. Grounds for refusal to issue, renew or for revoking certificates or permits. In addition to any other cause herein set forth, the Department may refuse to issue or to renew, or may revoke any certificate of approval or permit for any 1 or more of the following causes: (1)…
14 Del. C. § 8517. Investigations by Department upon its own motion or upon verified complaint; opportunity for correction.
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§ 8517. Investigations by Department upon its own motion or upon verified complaint; opportunity for correction. The Department may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which, if proved, would constitute grounds…
14 Del. C. § 8518. Hearings.
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§ 8518. Hearings. (a) Any applicant for a certificate of approval or agency permit or for the renewal of a certificate of approval or agency permit who is refused issue of that certificate or permit or its renewal may request a hearing before the Secretary. In addition, any certi…
14 Del. C. § 8519. Power to subpoena and administer oaths.
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§ 8519. Power to subpoena and administer oaths. The Department, over the signature of any member thereof, is authorized to subpoena and bring before the Department any person or persons in this State and to take testimony, either orally or by deposition or by exhibit, with the sa…
14 Del. C. § 8520-8522. Powers of the Department; Department to provide stenographer; record of proceedings; transcript costs; Service of Department’s report upon respondent; motion for rehearing; time; surrender of certificate.
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§§ 8520-8522. Powers of the Department; Department to provide stenographer; record of proceedings; transcript costs; Service of Department’s report upon respondent; motion for rehearing; time; surrender of certificate. Repealed by 75 Del. Laws., c. 122, § 5, effective July 7, 200…
14 Del. C. § 8523. Forfeiture of bond.
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§ 8523. Forfeiture of bond. If any school certified, pursuant to this chapter, should fail to provide the services called for in a contract or agreement with a student, as determined by the Superior Court of the State, the bond prescribed by § 8505(a)(2) of this title, or any par…
14 Del. C. § 8524. Appeal to Superior Court; certification of record.
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§ 8524. Appeal to Superior Court; certification of record. (a) Any person affected by a final administrative decision of the Department may have such decision reviewed judicially by the Superior Court of the county wherein such person resides, or in the case of a corporation, whe…
14 Del. C. § 8525. Unlawful acts of school employees not ground for revocation of certificate; exception.
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§ 8525. Unlawful acts of school employees not ground for revocation of certificate; exception. Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of this chapter upon the part of any agent or employee of a business or trade school shall not be cause for the revocation of the …
14 Del. C. § 8526. Penalty.
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§ 8526. Penalty. (a) Any person found to be violating this chapter shall, if an individual, be punished by a fine of a minimum of $500 for each offense, or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 1 year, or both; and, if an artificial entity, shall be punished by a fine of a m…
14 Del. C. § 8527. Incorporated institution.
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§ 8527. Incorporated institution. Any applicant seeking incorporation under Title 8 in order to conduct a private business or trade school within the State shall first seek approval as an applicant to conduct a business or trade school in accordance with this chapter. Upon approv…
14 Del. C. § 8528. Previously existing schools; temporary authorization.
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§ 8528. Previously existing schools; temporary authorization. Repealed effective July 13, 2002, by § 190 of 71 Del. Laws, c. 180, as affected by 72 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 1.
14 Del. C. § 8529. Certain schools exempt.
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§ 8529. Certain schools exempt. Any institution whose main facilities are located in the State and which was approved by the Department of Education in compliance with § 125 of Title 8, prior to July 18, 1972, shall be exempt from this chapter. Apprenticeship and training program…
14 Del. C. § 8530. Ceasing operation.
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§ 8530. Ceasing operation. All schools that have been approved to operate under this chapter shall perform the duties set forth in § 192 of this title prior to ceasing operation.65 Del. Laws, c. 103, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 180, § 190; 74 Del. Laws, c. 255, §§ 1-4; 83 Del. Laws, c.…