CT HB07088

Independent institutions of higher education are no longer required to apply for licensure of new programs or approval of program modifications by the Office of Higher Education, provided they meet three conditions: maintain Title IV financial aid eligibility, maintain a financial responsibility score of at least 1.5, and have been regionally accredited in-state for 10+ years.

Exempt institutions must file a new program licensure form prior to students enrolling in any new program and a program actions form for any existing program modifications.

Exempt institutions must file annually by July 1st a list of discontinued programs, their current program approval process, all governing board actions concerning new program approvals, and their financial responsibility composite score.

An institution's exempt status may be suspended for up to two years if it fails to meet qualifications or filing requirements, or if it discontinues two or more programs in an academic year; institutions may apply for early reinstatement.

All provisions are effective July 1, 2019.