HB 573 Summary

• Requires schools to provide applicants with written information on faculty credentials, program lists with accreditation status, graduation/placement rates, and violations or infractions prior to enrollment agreement signing.

• Mandates schools disclose on their websites whether they have been found in violation of certification or accreditation requirements by the state board, Ohio Board of Regents, or accrediting agencies.

• Requires schools to aid students in obtaining professional certification or licensing examinations within three months of graduation, including providing exam dates, application materials, and study resources.

• Establishes advisory committees at each registered school including student, school, state board, and Ohio Board of Regents representatives to address student disputes and review tuition pricing against expected professional salaries.

• Requires full tuition and fee refunds to students if a school or specific program loses accreditation, with schools responsible for repaying student loans including accrued interest on the portion covering tuition and fees.