1. A person may not operate an accreditation mill in North Dakota. 2. As used in this section: a. "Accreditation mill" means an accrediting entity that is not recognized by the United States department of education, the state board of higher education, or the state board for career and technical education. b. "Operate" includes to use an address, telephone number, facsimile number, or other contact point located in North Dakota. 3. A person that violates this section is guilty of a class C felony.
15-18.1-17. Compliance with professional board registration and certification requirements. A postsecondary educational institution shall give written notification to potential students applying for enrollment in a course or program that customarily leads to professional registration or certification of the status of the course or program compliance with the registration or certification requirements of the appropriate professional board in the state. A postsecondary educational institution shall give written notification to all students enrolled in a program or course that customarily leads to professional registration or certification of any change in the status of the course or program compliance with the registration or certification requirements of the appropriate professional board in the state.
15-18.1-18. Required national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements membership - Exemption. 1. A postsecondary educational institution offering distance education programs to students in North Dakota must be a member of the national council for state
authorization reciprocity agreements and comply with the requirements of the council. Institutions must adhere to all standards, policies, and fees established by the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements for membership and participation, including reporting requirements, quality standards, and consumer protection measures. 2. A postsecondary educational institution that is ineligible to participate in national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements due to composite score requirements is exempt from the requirements under subsection 1 if the postsecondary educational institution: a. Is an eligible participant in student financial aid programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [Pub. L. 89-329; 79 Stat. 1219; 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.]; and b. At the institution level, has a financial responsibility score calculated by an independent auditor using the methodology prescribed by the United States department of education greater than one and one-half. 3. The state board of higher education shall adopt a policy to implement this section, which may include a fee.