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KS Stat § 74-32,168 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,168 Certificate of approval, application; branch institutions; provisional certificate, requirements; rules and regulations.

74-32,168. Certificate of approval, application; branch institutions; provisional certificate, requirements; rules and regulations. (a) Each institution shall apply to the state board for a certificate of approval. At least 60 days before an institution opens a branch campus in Kansas, such institution shall notify the state board that it intends to open a branch campus. Such branch campus shall be subject to review by the state board to determine whether it complies with the provisions of this act and the standards of the state board established pursuant thereto.(b) An application for a certificate of approval shall be made on a form prepared and furnished by the state board and shall contain the information required by the state board.(c) The state board may issue a certificate of approval upon determination that an institution meets the requirements of this act and all standards established by the state board pursuant thereto. The state board may issue a certificate of approval to any institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education without further evidence.(d) (1) The state board may issue a provisional certificate of approval to a degree-granting institution that is not yet accredited by a recognized accrediting organization and that is seeking to establish a physical presence in Kansas. The provisional certificate may be renewed annually as long as the institution continues to progress toward successful attainment of full institutional accreditation within the regular accreditation cycle established by the recognized accrediting organization.(2) The institution shall submit a plan for achieving accreditation. Such plan shall include identification of the recognized accrediting organization's eligibility requirements, minimum accreditation requirements, review processes and the institution's timeline for achieving full accreditation.(3) The institution shall submit quarterly updates on the institution's progress toward full accreditation to the state board.(4) The state board may adopt rules and regulations imposing additional surety bond requirements for the indemnification of any student for any loss suffered as a result of a failure to achieve full accreditation.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 8; L. 2010, ch. 150, § 4; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,170 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,170 Certificate of approval; application, contents; term; renewal; notice of intent to nonrenew; closure requirements.

74-32,170. Certificate of approval; application, contents; term; renewal; notice of intent to nonrenew; closure requirements. (a) After the state board reviews an application for a certificate of approval and determines that the institution meets the requirements of this act and the standards established by the state board, the state board shall issue a certificate of approval to the institution. Certificates of approval shall be in a form specified by the state board. Certificates of approval shall state:(1) The date of issuance and term of approval;(2) the correct name and address of the institution;(3) the signature of the chief executive officer of the state board or a person designated by the state board to administer the provisions of this act; and(4) any other information required by the state board.(b) Certificates of approval shall be valid for a term of one year.(c) Whenever a change in ownership occurs, the new owner shall apply for a new certificate of approval pursuant to K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 74-32,170a, and amendments thereto.(d) At least 120 days prior to expiration of a certificate of approval, the state board shall notify the institution that it is required to renew its certificate of approval in order to continue maintaining a physical presence in Kansas after the expiration date of its current certificate of approval. Any institution desiring to renew its certificate of approval shall complete and submit the application for renewal to the state board at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the institution's certificate of approval. An application for renewal shall be deemed late if the institution applying for renewal fails to submit a completed application for renewal at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the institution's certificate of approval. A completed application for renewal includes all documentation, information and fees required by the state board to complete the renewal process. When an application for renewal is deemed late, the state board may require the institution to begin the closure procedure.(e) Unless exempt from the provisions of this act pursuant to K.S.A. 74-32,164, and amendments thereto, an institution shall not accept payments for tuition, fees or other enrollment charges until the institution receives a certificate of approval from the state board.(f) Any institution that does not plan to renew a certificate of approval shall notify the state board of its intent not to renew at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the certificate of approval.(g) Any institution that is closing, either voluntarily or involuntarily, shall be subject to closure requirements until the state board notifies the institution that all closure requirements are satisfied.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 10; L. 2010, ch. 150, § 6; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,170a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,170a Certificate of approval; change in ownership of an institution; rules and regulations.

74-32,170a. Certificate of approval; change in ownership of an institution; rules and regulations. (a) Each certificate of approval shall be issued to the owner of the institution applying for the certificate of approval. The certificate of approval shall not be transferable to a new owner. Whenever a change of ownership occurs as a result of death, a court order or operation of law, the new owner shall immediately apply for a new certificate of approval. If a change in ownership occurs in any other circumstance, the new owner shall apply for a new certificate of approval at least 60 days prior to the change of ownership.(b) If there is a change in the ownership of an institution and, at the same time, there are changes in the institution's programs of instruction, location, entrance requirements or other changes, the institution shall submit an application for an initial certificate of approval and pay all applicable fees required for an initial application.(c) The state board may adopt rules and regulations to ensure orderly transition of an institution to a new owner, including, but not limited to, requiring a new owner to satisfy the following requirements:(1) Maintain and service all student records that were the responsibility of the prior owner;(2) resolve all student complaints that were the responsibility of the prior owner and filed with the state board prior to the final approval for change of ownership; and(3) honor the terms of student enrollment agreements, institutional scholarships and grants for all students enrolled and taking classes at the time of the change of ownership.History: L. 2021, ch. 17, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,170b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,170b Certificate of approval; court-appointed receiver for an institution; notice and copies of records; compliance with act.

74-32,170b. Certificate of approval; court-appointed receiver for an institution; notice and copies of records; compliance with act. If a court of competent jurisdiction appoints a receiver for an institution holding a certificate of approval, the receiver shall provide the state board notice of the appointment and copies of all court orders and reports required from the receiver by the court. The court-appointed receiver shall comply with all provisions of the Kansas private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution act.History: L. 2021, ch. 17, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,171 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,171 Refusal to issue certificate; appeal.

74-32,171. Refusal to issue certificate; appeal. (a) After the state board reviews an application for a certificate of approval and determines that the applicant does not meet the requirements of this act, the state board shall refuse to issue the certificate of approval and set forth the reasons for the determination.(b) If an applicant, upon written notification of refusal by the state board to issue a certificate of approval, desires to contest such refusal, the applicant shall notify the state board in writing of the desire to be heard within 15 days after the date of service of such notice of refusal. Any applicant requesting a hearing pursuant to this section shall be afforded a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. Upon conclusion of any such hearing, the state board shall issue a certificate of approval or a final refusal to do so.(c) If an applicant, upon service of notice of refusal by the state board to issue a certificate of approval, fails to request a hearing within 15 days after the date of service of such notice of refusal, the state board's refusal shall be a final agency action.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 11; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,172 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,172 Same; revocation; imposition of conditions; notice; hearing.

74-32,172. Same; revocation; imposition of conditions; notice; hearing. (a) The state board may revoke a certificate of approval or impose reasonable conditions upon the continued approval represented by a certificate.(b) A certificate of approval may be revoked if the state board has reasonable cause to believe that the institution is in violation of any provision of this act or of any rules and regulations adopted under this act. An institution that has had a certificate of approval revoked may not reapply for a certificate of approval for 12 months after the final order of revocation, and then only if the institution establishes to the satisfaction of the state board that it has cured all deficiencies. Prior to revocation, the state board shall give written notice to the holder of the certificate of approval of the impending action, setting forth the grounds for the action contemplated to be taken and affording the institution holding the certificate of approval an opportunity to request a hearing. If a hearing is requested, such hearing shall be conducted within 30 days after the date the notice was sent. Hearings conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act.(c) A certificate of approval may be conditioned at any time if the state board has reasonable cause to believe additional information is necessary, a violation of this act occurred or it is in the students' best interest for the institution to continue operations during a change in ownership or while an institution is completing closure requirements. A certificate of approval that has been conditioned constitutes authorization to operate but with conditions, including, but not limited to, reporting requirements, performance standard requirements, securing new or additional bonds, limiting the period of time to operate during change of ownership or for the purpose of teaching out students. The state board may require any institution with a certificate of approval that has been conditioned to suspend or cease any part of institutional activity, including, but not limited to, enrolling students, advertising or delivering certain classes or programs. Such conditions shall remain in effect until the circumstances precipitating the conditional status are corrected, and the state board has completed all reviews relating to the institution's conditional status. The state board's decision to impose reasonable conditions shall be a final agency action.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 12; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,173 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,173 Same; judicial review; violations of act, injunction.

74-32,173. Same; judicial review; violations of act, injunction. Any action of the state board pursuant to K.S.A. 74-32,170, 74-32,171 or 74-32,172, and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 2021 Supp. 74-32,178a, and amendments thereto, is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act. If it appears to the state board on the basis of its own inquiries or investigations or as a result of a complaint that any provision of this act has been or may be violated, the state board may request the attorney general to institute an action enjoining such violation or for an order directing compliance with the provisions of this act.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 13; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 183; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,174 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,174 Institution's representative, registration with state board; renewal, denial, or revocation of registration.

74-32,174. Institution's representative, registration with state board; renewal, denial, or revocation of registration. (a) Each representative of an institution shall register with the state board. Application for registration may be made at any time on a form prepared and furnished by the state board and shall contain such information as may be required by the state board.(b) Registration of a representative shall be effective upon receipt of notice from the state board and shall remain in effect until expiration of the certificate of approval of the institution employing such representative. Renewal of representative registration shall be in accordance with the renewal application form forwarded to the institution by the state board.(c) Denial or revocation of registration of a representative by the state board shall be in accordance with the provisions of this act applicable to denial or revocation of a certificate of approval.(d) A representative employed by more than one institution shall not be required to register for each institution when such institutions have a common ownership.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 14; June 10.
KS Stat § 74-32,175 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,175 Surety bond; requirements.

74-32,175. Surety bond; requirements. (a) Before a certificate of approval is issued under this act, a bond in the penal sum of $20,000 shall be provided by the institution for the period for which the certificate of approval is to be issued. The obligation of the bond shall be that the institution and its officers, agents, representatives and other employees shall be bound to:(1) Comply with the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations and standards established by the state board pursuant to this act, including, but not limited to, protecting students' personally identifiable information; and(2) upon closure of the institution, or if the institution is no longer seeking state board approval, deliver or make available to the state board the records of all students who are in attendance at the institution at the time of closure or who have attended the institution at any time prior to closure.(b) The bond shall be a corporate surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in this state on a form required by the state board. The bond shall be filed with the state board. If the institution ceases operation, the state board may recover against the bond all necessary costs for the acquisition, permanent filing and maintenance of student records of the institution.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 15; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,177 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,177 Prohibited acts; criminal penalty; revocation or condition of certificate.

74-32,177. Prohibited acts; criminal penalty; revocation or condition of certificate. (a) No person shall:(1) Operate an institution without a certificate of approval;(2) accept contracts or enrollment applications from a representative who is not registered as required by this act;(3) use fraud or misrepresentation to obtain a certificate of approval;(4) use fraud or misrepresentation in advertising or in procuring enrollment of a student;(5) use the term "accredited" in the name or advertisement of the institution unless such institution is accredited as defined in this act; or(6) use the term "university" in the name or advertisement of the institution unless such institution is a university as defined by this act.(b) Violation of any provision of subsection (a) or any other provision of this act is a class C nonperson misdemeanor.(c) The state board may revoke or condition a certificate of approval for any violation of subsection (a) or any other provision of this act.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 17; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,178 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,178 Violations of act; Kansas consumer protection act; injunctions; civil fine.

74-32,178. Violations of act; Kansas consumer protection act; injunctions; civil fine. Upon application of the attorney general or a county or district attorney, a district court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of this act and to enjoin persons from engaging in business in this state. In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this act, if the court finds that a person willfully used any deceptive or misleading act or practice or operates an institution without first obtaining and maintaining a certificate of approval, the attorney general or a county or district attorney, upon petition to the court, may recover on behalf of the state, in addition to the criminal penalties provided in this act, a civil penalty not exceeding $20,000 for each violation. For purposes of this section, an intentional violation occurs when the person committing the violation knew or should have known that the conduct of the person consisted of acts or practices that were deceptive or misleading including the operation of an institution without first obtaining a certificate of approval from the state board. Any violation of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto is a deceptive act or practice under the Kansas consumer protection act. Any remedy provided by this act shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by the Kansas consumer protection act.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 18; L. 2010, ch. 150, § 7; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,178a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,178a Civil penalties for violations of act.

74-32,178a. Civil penalties for violations of act. (a) In addition to, or as an alternative to any penalty that may be imposed pursuant to this act, the state board, after proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, may assess a civil fine against an institution with a certificate of approval for a violation of this act or any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act. For the first violation, the amount of such fine shall be up to 1% of the institution's tuition revenue, but shall not be less than $125 and not more than $15,000. For any subsequent violation, the amount of such fine shall be up to 2% of the institution's tuition revenue, but shall not be less than $250 and not more than $20,000. On and after July 1, 2021, any such fines and administrative costs for collecting such fines may be assessed against the institution's surety bond.(b) All moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.(c) Fines assessed under this section shall be considered administrative fines pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523.History: L. 2021, ch. 17, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 74-32,179 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,179 Failure to comply with act; refund of money, interest; contracts, void.

74-32,179. Failure to comply with act; refund of money, interest; contracts, void. Any note or contract taken by any institution or its officers, directors, agents or representatives, without having complied with the provisions of this act, shall be null and void and any person who has entered into a contract with such institution or its officers, directors, agents or representatives shall be entitled to a full refund of the money or consideration paid plus interest accruing from the date of payment at a rate per annum equal to the rate specified in K.S.A. 16-207, and amendments thereto, together with other damages sustained by such person.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 19; June 10.
KS Stat § 74-32,180 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,180 Promissory instruments as payment of tuition.

74-32,180. Promissory instruments as payment of tuition. Whenever any institution negotiates any promissory instrument or note received from a student or on behalf of a student as payment of tuition or other fees charged by each institution, any person or assignee or holder to whom the instrument or note is assigned shall take such instrument or note subject to all defenses which would be available to the student from whom or on behalf of whom the instrument or note was received.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 20; June 10.
KS Stat § 74-32,182 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities|Article 32 - State Board Of Regents|74-32,182 Private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund.

74-32,182. Private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund. (a) The state board shall remit all moneys received pursuant to the provisions of this act to the state treasurer. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount remitted in the state treasury and, except as otherwise provided in this act, shall credit such remittance to the private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund to be used for the purpose of administering this act. All expenditures from such fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriations acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the state board or the board's designee.(b) On or before the 10th of each month, the director of accounts and reports shall transfer from the state general fund to the private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution fee fund interest earnings based on:(1) The average daily balance of moneys in such fee fund for the preceding month; and(2) the net earnings rate for the pooled money investment portfolio for the preceding month.History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 22; L. 2021, ch. 17, § 20; July 1.