13-34-302. Registration statement for state authorization certificate -- Expiration -- Renewal.
(1) A postsecondary school may submit a registration statement to obtain a state authorization certificate if the postsecondary school is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
(2) To obtain a state authorization certificate, a postsecondary school shall submit a registration statement on a form approved by the division that includes: proof of current accreditation from the postsecondary school's accrediting agency; and all information required by division rule made in accordance with. Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act
(3) Except as provided in Subsection, a state authorization certificate expires two years after the division issues the state authorization certificate to an accredited postsecondary school. (3)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection, the division may extend the period for which a state authorization certificate is effective so that expiration dates are staggered throughout the year. (3)(a)
(4) A state authorization certificate that the division issues to a longstanding nonprofit accredited postsecondary school: expires two years after the division issues the state authorization certificate; establishes the postsecondary school by name as an educational institution in accordance with 34 C.F.R. Sec. 600.9(a)(1)(i); makes the postsecondary school independent of the state system of higher education; and authorizes the postsecondary school to operate educational programs in the state that are beyond secondary education, including programs that lead to a degree or certificate.
(5) A state authorization certificate that the division issues to a public postsecondary school does not expire.
(6) A postsecondary school may satisfy Subsectionby demonstrating to the division that the postsecondary school is: (2)(a) within a grace period provided by the United States Department of Education for obtaining new accreditation; or otherwise considered by the United States Department of Education to have recognized accreditation.
(7) To renew a state authorization certificate under this section, a postsecondary school shall submit a registration statement to the division at least 30 days before the day on which the postsecondary school's state authorization expires.