Section R4-39-105. Requirements for a Regular License to Continue to Operate a Private Non-accredited Vocational Institution in Arizona

A.      The Board shall not grant a regular license or renewal of a reg- ular license to an applicant, if:

1.        Since the start date of the current licensure period, an individual with 20 percent or more ownership in the applicant institution has been convicted in this state or any other state or jurisdiction of a felony or any crime related to the operation of an educational institution, unless the conviction has  been absolutely  discharged, expunged, or vacated;

2.        Since the start date of the current licensure period, a per- son with 20 percent or more ownership in the applicant institution has had a license to operate a vocational pro- gram, vocational institution, degree program, or degree- granting institution revoked in this state or any other state or jurisdiction; or

3.        The applicant provides false or misleading information on or with an application required by this Section.

B.       The Board shall grant a regular license or renewal of a regular license to an applicant if:

1.        The applicant provides the information required in sub- section (C) or (D); and

2.        The information provided demonstrates:

a.         Compliance with A.R.S. § 32-3021(B)(1) through (9); and

b.        The ability to provide educational services as repre- sented to the public.

C.      No later than 60 calendar days before the expiration date of a licensee’s conditional license, an applicant for a regular license shall submit to the Board an application packet includ- ing:

1.        The filing fee required under R4-39-201; and

2.        The information and documentation required in R4-39- 104(D)(2), (D)(4), (D)(5), (D)(7), (D)(9), (D)(10), and (D)(14) through (D)(17).

D.      No later than 60 calendar days before the expiration date of the applicant’s regular license, an applicant for renewal of a regu- lar license shall submit to the Board an application packet including:

1.        The filing fee required under R4-39-201; and

2.        The information and documentation required in R4-39- 104(D)(2), (D)(4), (D)(5), (D)(7), (D)(9), (D)(10), and (D)(14) through (D)(17).

E.       The Board may conduct an inspection, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1009, of an applicant’s or a licensee’s place of business to determine compliance with the requirements of this Article.

F.       In addition to the grounds for disciplinary action in A.R.S. § 32-3051, the Board may discipline a licensee that intentionally or negligently misrepresents any material information in docu- ments or testimony presented to the Board.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 27, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Amended

effective October 10, 1997 (Supp. 97-4). Amended by

final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2262, effective August 6,

2005 (Supp. 05-2).