Chapter IX

A. For the purpose of this Chapter, the following shall mean: Application -formal request for loan from the fund for the payment of fiscal administration costs. Court -the state district court ordering the independent fiscal administration of the political subdivision and appoint…

A. The following terms, as used in this Part, have the meanings listed below. Appliance - any device that utilizes gas as a fuel or raw material to produce light, heat, power, refrigeration, or air conditioning. Applicant - a person, firm, or corporation who has applied for a per…

A. After passing the resolution or ordinance as described in R.S. 39:1357(E) and (F) , the political subdivision shall transmit an application, using the form established by the department of treasury, to the legislative auditor. B. Such application should contain the following: …

A. All postsecondary, academic degree-granting institutions are required to provide the following information on an annual basis: 1. name and in-state address of the institution 2. location of its main campus or office; 3. a role, scope, and mission statement; 4. degrees offered …

A. General standards for public and private academic degree-granting institutions offering similar degrees and titles must be as close as possible. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § IX-301 Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Regents, LR 19:1552 (December 1993), a…

A. Institutions must hold accreditation through an association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Institutions domiciled outside the state of Louisiana must be fully accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education prior to making an a…

A. Qualifications of Faculty 1. Faculty shall be qualified by education and experience in the fields in which they teach. Faculty must meet the following minimum requirements. a. Faculty shall possess no less than the degree awarded to a graduate of the program in which they are …

A. All curricula leading to academic credits, certification, and degrees shall be formulated and evaluated by qualified faculty with appropriate education and experience acceptable to public postsecondary, academic degree-granting institutions in Louisiana and elsewhere in the na…

A. Institutions seeking initial licensure shall certify in writing that they have the capabilities to annually submit to the Board of Regents student-level data for each student, in a format prescribed by the Board of Regents. B. Institutions seeking renewal licensure shall annua…

A. Library 1. Depending on the delivery method of instruction, (online, hybrid, brick and mortar), the institution shall maintain and/or provide student access to an appropriate library collection with adequate support staff, services, and equipment. Any contractual agreements wi…

A. The business and financial management of the institution shall be directed by a qualified and bonded business officer responsible to the institution's chief executive officer. B. Institutions are required to maintain adequate insurance to protect the operation of the instituti…

A. Institutions are required to keep records for a minimum of three years which detail: 1. the composition and background of students, faculty, and administrative staff; 2. the institution's physical plant including land, buildings, library, and research facilities; 3. copies of …

A. Institutions shall provide appropriate orientation and counseling services throughout enrollment. Special services including financial aid, employment placement for graduates, and student housing, if appropriate, must be evaluated periodically by the institution to determine e…

A. An institution shall establish a governing structure which delineates responsibility for institutional operations, policy formation, and the selection of the institution's chief executive officer. If the institution is governed by a board or group of officers, the role and res…

A. Pricing and Refund Policy 1. The institution must fully disclose all charges and fees in writing to prospective students. The parent or guardian of prospective students under legal adult age must be notified in writing of all charges and fees prior to enrollment. 2. Prospectiv…

A. New Louisiana domiciled unaccredited institutions are required to post a surety bond issued by a surety authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana in the amount of $10,000 to cover the period of the license. These bonds are intended to protect students in the event of…

A. Registration with the Board of Regents shall LR 45:530 (April 2019).in no way constitute state approval or accreditation of any institution and shall not be used in any form of advertising by any institution.307 B. Licensed institutions may use the state name and licensing age…

A. Institutional hearings and appeals are handled in accordance with guidelines set forth in R.S. 17:1808 , §1(E)(F) Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § IX-325 Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Regents, LR 21:170 (February 1995), Amended by the Board of Regents, …

A. In the event that an institution sells all or a majority interest in its ownership, it is required to notify the board of Regents of both expected and final sale. A review of the institution's operations and objectives will be required upon final sale to determine if the insti…

A. Any institution denied licensure by the Board of Regents that wishes to seek reconsideration by the board is required to wait a minimum of 24 months before resubmitting its license application. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § IX-329 Amended by the Board of Regents, LR 47 129…

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. …

A. Despite the ineligibility to conduct open meetings via electronic means, the Board of Regents shall provide for participation via electronic means to individuals with a disability. B. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following: 1. member of the public with a …

A. Any public body created by statute or resolution with purely advisory powers and no final authority to make any decisions and placed within the Board of Regents (Regents Advisory Body) that meets the criteria established in R.S. 42:2(H) to be eligible to conduct open public me…

A. At least 24 hours prior to the meeting, the Regents Advisory Body shall post the following on the Regents Advisory Body's webpage, found under www.laregents.edu : 1. meeting notice and agenda 2. detailed information regarding how members of the public may: a. participate in th…

A. For any meeting conducted via electronic means, the Regents Advisory Body shall ensure compliance with all requirements outlined in R.S. 42:17.2(C) . B. Given that the Regents Advisory Body is strictly advisory, there is no limitation as to the number of successive meetings vi…

A. The Advisory Body shall provide for participation via electronic means as required under R.S. 42:14 and R.S. 42:17.2 . B. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following: 1. member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (…