H.B. 39 Summary

• Requires proprietary schools to provide applicant students with written information about faculty credentials, all program offerings with accreditation status, graduation and placement rates, and any violations or citations before signing enrollment agreements.

• Prohibits schools from paying agents commissions or bonuses based on the number of students recruited.

• Establishes advisory committees at each school including student representatives, state board representatives, and Ohio Board of Regents representatives to hear student grievances and compare tuition against average professional salaries in the field of study.

• Requires schools to conduct criminal records checks for students applying to programs requiring licensure or certification and to review results before admitting students, with schools bearing the cost rather than students.

• Mandates full refunds of tuition and fees to students if the school loses accreditation, with schools responsible for repaying student loans and returning state grant funds to the treasurer of state.