TITLE XV
EDUCATION

CHAPTER 188-G
PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY CAREER SCHOOLS

Section 188-G:2

    188-G:2 Licenses and Fees. –
I. Prior to registering or renewing a business or trade name, or soliciting students for enrollment, an entity maintaining a physical presence in this state shall be reviewed by the commission to determine if the entity requires a license. The commission shall establish procedures to accomplish this review.
II. A private postsecondary career school maintaining a physical presence in this state shall register to obtain a license or license renewal from the commission. The license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to rules, adopted under RSA 541-A, by the commission. The rules shall establish minimum criteria, including but not limited to, financial stability, educational program, administrative and staff qualifications, business procedures, facilities, equipment, and ethical practices to be met by licensees, and criteria for rejecting a licensing applicant and for suspending or revoking a license.
III. A school that is not required to obtain a license may apply for a license and, upon issuance of the license, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Such school may voluntarily surrender its license and revert to its original status.
IV. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to establish reasonable fees, fines, reimbursement rates for consultants, and procedures for complaint investigations and enforcement actions, which are necessary for the administration of this chapter.
V. A private postsecondary career school which the commission has determined requires a license shall, prior to the issuance of a license, comply with this section and RSA 188-G:3.

Source. 2011, 224:150. 2013, 187:2. 2014, 132:4, eff. June 16, 2014.