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NE Code § 85-1622 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1622 - Agent's permit; application; procedure.

85-1622.  Agent's permit; application; procedure.An applicant for an agent's permit shall be an individual of good reputation and character and shall represent only private postsecondary career schools which meet the minimum standards established pursuant to sections 85-1606 and 85-1608. Each person desiring to perform the services of an agent in this state shall make application to the department upon forms to be provided by the department. The application shall state the school which the applicant intends to represent and shall include the applicant's social security number. An agent shall obtain a separate agent's permit for each school represented. A single agent's permit and surety bond for one school with one or more branch facilities shall extend to cover all branch facilities. The application for an agent's permit shall also be accompanied by evidence of a surety bond as provided in section 85-1640 and payment of the application fee provided in section 85-1643.If any school which the applicant intends to represent is not domiciled in this state, the application shall be accompanied by the information required of schools making application for authorization to operate and evidence to show that its place of business outside this state has been licensed or approved for operation by the appropriate state agency in the state in which it is domiciled. If the state of domicile of the school has no authorization law for private postsecondary career schools or no such law applies to a particular school or course of study or instruction concerning which the applicant intends to act as an agent, the school shall (1) submit all information required of schools applying for authorization to operate in this state and show evidence that it has been accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education as specified in section 85-1609 and (2) file with the department a school bond in at least the amount required by section 85-1639.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 22;   Laws 1982, LB 370, § 7;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 22;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2822;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 22;   Laws 1997, LB 752, § 230;  Laws 2003, LB 685, § 33.
NE Code § 85-1623 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1623 - Agent's permit; commissioner; grant or deny.

85-1623.  Agent's permit; commissioner; grant or deny.Following review of an application for an agent's permit and any further information submitted by the applicant or required by the department and following such investigation of the applicant as the department may deem necessary or appropriate, the commissioner shall either grant or deny an agent's permit to the applicant.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 23;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 23;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2823;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 23.
NE Code § 85-1624 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1624 - Agent's permit; form; contents.

85-1624.  Agent's permit; form; contents.The agent's permit shall be in a form approved by the department and shall state in a clear and conspicuous manner at least the following information:(1) The date of issuance, effective date, and term;(2) The correct name and address of the agent; and(3) The school which such agent is authorized to represent.The term for which an agent's permit is issued shall not extend for more than three calendar years.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 24;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 24;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2824;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 24;  Laws 1999, LB 489, § 5.
NE Code § 85-1625 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1625 - Agent's permit; renewal; application.

85-1625.  Agent's permit; renewal; application.At least thirty days prior to the expiration of an agent's permit, the agent shall complete and file with the department an application form for renewal thereof. The application shall be reviewed and acted upon as provided for an initial application.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 25;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 25;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2825;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 25.
NE Code § 85-1626 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1626 - Authorization to operate; agent's permit; application; denial; reasons.

85-1626.  Authorization to operate; agent's permit; application; denial; reasons.Upon review and consideration of an application for authorization to operate or for an agent's permit, if the department determines that the applicant fails to meet the standards established in the Private Postsecondary Career School Act, the department shall so notify the applicant, setting forth the reasons therefor in writing, and shall deny the application.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 26;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 26;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2826;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 26.
NE Code § 85-1627 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1627 - Authorization to operate; agent's permit; application; denial; extension of time; when.

85-1627.  Authorization to operate; agent's permit; application; denial; extension of time; when.The commissioner may grant to an applicant for an authorization to operate or an agent's permit an extension of time of reasonable duration in which the applicant may eliminate the reasons for denial contained in the statement of denial if the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the commissioner the desire to meet the standards established pursuant to sections 85-1606 and 85-1608 and if, in the judgment of the commissioner, it would be reasonably possible for the applicant to meet such requirements and standards within such time.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 27;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 27;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2827;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 27.
NE Code § 85-1628 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1628 - Agent's permit; denial; notice; reasons.

85-1628.  Agent's permit; denial; notice; reasons.If the commissioner denies an application for an agent's permit, he or she shall notify the school which the agent represented or proposed to represent, according to the records of the department, including the reasons for denial.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 28;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 28;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2828;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 28.
NE Code § 85-1629 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1629 - Commissioner decision; person aggrieved; right to hearing and review.

85-1629.  Commissioner decision; person aggrieved; right to hearing and review.Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner respecting denial of an authorization to operate or of an agent's permit or the placing of conditions on either shall have the right to a hearing and review of such decision by the board as provided in sections 85-1630 to 85-1632.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 29;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 29;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2829;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 29.
NE Code § 85-1630 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1630 - Commissioner decision; aggrieved party; hearing and review; notify board.

85-1630.  Commissioner decision; aggrieved party; hearing and review; notify board.If, upon written notification of any such action taken by the commissioner, the aggrieved party desires a hearing and review, such party shall so notify the board in writing within ten business days after the giving of notice of such action. If such notice is not given, the action shall be deemed final. Upon receipt of such notice from the aggrieved party, the board shall fix the time and place for a hearing and shall notify the aggrieved party by certified mail.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 30;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 30;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2830;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 30.
NE Code § 85-1631 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1631 - Aggrieved party; hearing; procedure.

85-1631.  Aggrieved party; hearing; procedure.At such hearing, the party may employ counsel, shall have the right to hear the evidence upon which the action is based, and may present evidence in opposition to the commissioner's action or in extenuation or mitigation. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Any member of the board may preside except when a clear conflict of interest may be demonstrated. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for such hearings and may utilize hearing officers to conduct the hearings and to present recommendations, including findings of fact and conclusions of law, to the board for final decision.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 31;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 31;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2831;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 31.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-1632 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1632 - Hearing; decision; when final; judicial review.

85-1632.  Hearing; decision; when final; judicial review.A decision of the board following a hearing shall be deemed final subject to the right of judicial review provided in the Administrative Procedure Act. All matters presented at any such hearing shall be acted upon promptly by the board, and the board shall notify all parties in writing of its decision, which shall include a statement of findings and conclusions upon all material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented at the hearing, and the appropriate rule, order, sanction, relief, or denial thereof.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 32;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 32;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2832;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 32.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-1633 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1633 - Authorization to operate; agent's permit; made conditional or revoked; cause; notice; hearing.

85-1633.  Authorization to operate; agent's permit; made conditional or revoked; cause; notice; hearing.An authorization to operate or an agent's permit may be revoked or made conditional after its issuance if the board has reasonable cause to believe that the holder thereof has violated or is violating the Private Postsecondary Career School Act or any rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act. Prior to such revocation or imposition of condition, the board shall notify the holder of the authorization or permit in writing of the impending action, setting forth the grounds for the action contemplated to be taken and advising the holder that if a hearing is requested in writing within ten business days of receipt of the notice, the board shall set a time and place for a hearing at which the holder may be heard in response to the allegation of noncompliance.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 33;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 33;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2833;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 33.
NE Code § 85-1634 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1634 - Revocation hearing; how conducted; decision; when final; judicial review; notice; to whom given.

85-1634.  Revocation hearing; how conducted; decision; when final; judicial review; notice; to whom given.If a hearing is requested pursuant to section 85-1633, it shall be conducted as provided in sections 85-1630 and 85-1631. The decision of the board shall be made as provided in section 85-1632 and shall be deemed final subject to the right of judicial review provided in the Administrative Procedure Act. If an agent's permit is revoked or conditions imposed thereon, the board shall notify the school which the agent was permitted to represent, as shown in the records of the department, in addition to the notice required to be given to the agent and any other parties to the hearing.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 34;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 34;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2834;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 34.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-1635 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1635 - Complaints of violations; filed; procedure.

85-1635.  Complaints of violations; filed; procedure.Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by a private postsecondary career school or its agent, or both, which is a violation of the Private Postsecondary Career School Act or of the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act may file with the board a verified complaint against such school or against its agent or both. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain such other information as may be required by the board. A complaint may also be filed with the board by the commissioner or the Attorney General.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 35;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 35;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2835;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 35.
NE Code § 85-1636 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1636 - Complaint; when considered; notice; hearing.

85-1636.  Complaint; when considered; notice; hearing.The board may consider a complaint after ten days' written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to such school or to such agent, or both, as appropriate, giving notice of a time and place for hearing thereon. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 36;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 36;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2836;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 36.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-1637 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1637 - Complaint; hearing; violation; actions of board.

85-1637.  Complaint; hearing; violation; actions of board.If, upon all the evidence at the hearing, the board finds that a private postsecondary career school or its agent, or both, has engaged in or is engaging in any act or practice which violates the Private Postsecondary Career School Act or the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act, the board shall issue and cause to be served upon such school or agent, or both, an order requiring such school or agent, or both, to cease and desist from such act or practice. The board may also, as appropriate, based on its own investigation or the evidence adduced at such hearing, or both, commence an action to revoke a school's authorization to operate or an agent's permit.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 37;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 37;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2837;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 37.
NE Code § 85-1638 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1638 - Appeal; procedure.

85-1638.  Appeal; procedure.Any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any final board action or by any penalty imposed by the board may appeal such action or penalty, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 38;   Laws 1988, LB 352, § 164;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2838;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 38.  Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 85-1639 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1639 - Bond or security agreement; filed; when; requirements.

85-1639.  Bond or security agreement; filed; when; requirements.Until the Tuition Recovery Cash Fund initially reaches the minimum fund level prescribed in section 85-1656, when an application is made for authorization to operate, the department may require the private postsecondary career school making such application to file with the department a good and sufficient surety bond in the penal sum of twenty thousand dollars or other security agreement deemed satisfactory by the department. Such bond or other security shall cover branch facilities. The bond or agreement shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state. The bond or agreement shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee or his or her parent or guardian determined to have suffered loss or damage as a result of any act or practice which is a violation of the Private Postsecondary Career School Act by the school and that the surety shall pay any final judgment rendered by any court of this state having jurisdiction upon receipt of written notification of the judgment. Regardless of the number of years that such bond or agreement is in force, the aggregate liability of the surety thereon shall in no event exceed the penal sum of the bond or agreement. The bond or agreement may be continuous.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 42;   Laws 1982, LB 370, § 8;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 38;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 59;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2842;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 39.
NE Code § 85-1640 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1640 - Agent's permit; application; surety bond; requirements.

85-1640.  Agent's permit; application; surety bond; requirements.The application for an agent's permit shall be accompanied by a good and sufficient surety bond in a penal sum of five thousand dollars. The bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state. The bond may be in blanket form to cover more than one agent for a private postsecondary career school, but it shall cover each agent for the school in a penal sum of five thousand dollars. Bonds in blanket form shall be executed by the school as principal. The bond shall be conditioned to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee or his or her parent or guardian determined to have suffered loss or damage as a result of any act or practice which is a violation of the Private Postsecondary Career School Act by the agent and that the surety shall pay any final judgment rendered by any court of this state having jurisdiction upon receipt of written notification of the judgment. Regardless of the number of years that such bond is in force, the aggregate liability of the surety thereon shall in no event exceed the penal sum thereof. The bond may be continuous.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 43;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 39;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2843;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 40;  Laws 2003, LB 685, § 34.
NE Code § 85-1641 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1641 - Surety bond or agreement; release of surety; effect.

85-1641.  Surety bond or agreement; release of surety; effect.(1) Until the Tuition Recovery Cash Fund initially reaches the minimum fund level prescribed in section 85-1656, the surety bond or other security agreement of a school provided for in section 85-1639 shall cover the period of the authorization to operate except when a surety is released as provided in this section. The surety bond of an agent provided for in section 85-1640 shall cover the period of such agent's permit except when a surety is released as provided in this section.(2) A surety on any bond or agreement filed under section 85-1639 or 85-1640 may be released after such surety serves written notice on the department thirty days prior to the release. Such release shall not discharge or otherwise affect any claim previously or subsequently filed by a student or enrollee or his or her parent or guardian for loss or damage resulting from any act or practice which is a violation of the Private Postsecondary Career School Act alleged to have occurred while the bond or agreement was in effect or for a school's ceasing operations during the term for which tuition has been paid while the bond or agreement was in force.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 44;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 40;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 60;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2844;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 41;  Laws 2001, LB 797, § 51.
NE Code § 85-1642 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-1642 - Authorization to operate or agent's permit; bond or agreement; when required.

85-1642.  Authorization to operate or agent's permit; bond or agreement; when required.Except as otherwise provided in this section, authorization to operate and an agent's permit shall be suspended by operation of law when the school or agent is no longer covered by a surety bond or agreement as required by sections 85-1639 and 85-1640. The commissioner shall cause the school or agent, or both, to receive at least thirty days' written notice prior to the release of the surety to the effect that the authorization or permit shall be suspended by operation of law until another surety bond or agreement is filed in the same manner and like amount as the bond or agreement being terminated. After the Tuition Recovery Cash Fund initially reaches the minimum fund level prescribed in section 85-1656, the surety bond or agreement provided for in section 85-1639 shall no longer be required to be kept in force by any private postsecondary career school contributing to the fund except as specified for any private postsecondary career school applying for authorization to operate from the commissioner or any other agency after September 9, 1993.Source   Laws 1977, LB 486, § 45;   Laws 1990, LB 488, § 41;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2845;   Laws 1995, LB 4, § 42;  Laws 2001, LB 797, § 52.