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AK Stat § 14.48.020 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.020. Authorization and permits required.

A person may not (1) operate a postsecondary educational institution in the state unless the institution has a valid authorization to operate issued under this chapter or is exempt from the provisions of this chapter; (2) offer itself or through an agent enrollment or instruction in, or the granting of educational credentials from, a postsecondary educational institution, whether the institution is in or outside the state, unless the agent is a natural person and has a currently valid agent's permit issued under this chapter or is exempt from the provisions of this chapter; (3) accept contracts or enrollment applications of prospective students from an agent who does not have a current permit as required by this chapter; however, the commission may adopt regulations to permit the rendering of legitimate public information services without the permit; (4) instruct or educate, or offer to instruct or educate, enroll or offer to enroll, contract or offer to contract or award an educational credential, or contract with an institution or person to do so, in or outside the state, unless that person is in compliance with the minimum standards set out in AS 14.48.060, the criteria established by the commission under AS 14.48.050(1), and the regulations adopted by the commission under AS 14.48.050(7); (5) use the term “university” or “college” without authorization to do so from the commission; (6) grant, or offer to grant, educational credentials, without authorization to do so from the commission.
AK Stat § 14.48.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.030. Exemptions.

(a) The following educational programs, and institutions providing only the following educational programs, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) instruction provided at a level from preschool through grade 12, including preparation for general equivalency diploma examinations; (2) a program operated by the United States; (3) a program that does not offer educational credentials and is provided only to prepare individuals to take graduate examinations; (4) a program that does not offer educational credentials and is only avocational or recreational in nature; and (5) a program that is in a field that (A) does not require a professional or occupational license under AS 08; (B) provides training primarily for recreational purposes; and (C) at the advanced training level, prepares program graduates to teach or instruct in that field. (b) Except as provided under AS 14.48.165, the commission may exempt the following educational programs, and educational institutions only providing programs exempt under (a) of this section and this subsection, from some or all of the provisions of this chapter: (1) a program operated by a state or a political subdivision of a state; (2) instruction sponsored by a bona fide trade, business, labor, professional, or fraternal association or organization, recognized by the commission, and conducted only for that association's or organization's membership; (3) nonprofit postsecondary educational institutions offering undergraduate or graduate educational programs, from a facility in this state, that are acceptable for credit toward an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree; (4) a program that is provided without a fee, other than the actual cost of materials, to students; (5) a program that does not offer education credentials; (6) a short course of study that is not more than 15 days or 120 hours in duration; (7) a program offered within the state by an out-of-state institution that is authorized to operate by the state in which it is located and is nationally or regionally accredited; (8) a program or institution that is regulated by another agency or political subdivision of the state regarding the quality of course contents, facilities, and operation. (c) In this section, “nonprofit” means an organization that is exempt under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3). (d) An educational program or institution that is exempt under (a)(5) of this section shall provide students with written notice, before enrollment, that the program or institution is exempt from state authorization requirements under this chapter.
AK Stat § 14.48.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.040. Commission to administer chapter.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education shall administer this chapter and may hire necessary personnel. The commission may obtain from departments, commissions, and other state agencies information and assistance needed to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
AK Stat § 14.48.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.050. Powers and duties of commission.

The commission shall (1) establish minimum criteria consistent with AS 14.48.060 including quality of education, ethical and business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility that applicants for authorization to operate, or for an agent's permit, must meet before the authorization or permit is issued; (2) receive, investigate, and act upon applications for authorization to operate postsecondary educational institutions and applications for agent's permits; (3) maintain a list of postsecondary educational institutions and agents authorized to operate in the state under this chapter; (4) keep current and make available as public information the list of institutions and agents; (5) enter into interstate reciprocity agreements if, in the judgment of the commission, the agreements will be helpful in carrying out the purposes of this chapter; (6) receive and maintain as a permanent file, copies of academic records maintained in accordance with AS 14.48.060(b)(6); (7) adopt regulations and procedures necessary or appropriate for the conduct of its work and the implementation of this chapter under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act); (8) investigate on its own initiative or in response to a complaint lodged with it, persons subject to, or reasonably believed by the commission to be subject to, the jurisdiction of this chapter; and in connection with the investigation subpoena persons, books, records, or documents related to the investigation; require answers in writing under oath to questions propounded by the commission and administer oaths or affirmations to persons in connection with the investigation; and, for the purpose of examination at all reasonable times, shall have access to, and the right to copy, documentary evidence of a corporation that is under investigation or being proceeded against; (9) exercise other necessary powers and duties in conformity with the provisions of this chapter that, in the judgment of the commission, are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
AK Stat § 14.48.070 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.070. Authorization to operate.

(a) Each postsecondary educational institution desiring to operate in this state shall apply to the commission, upon forms provided by the commission. The application shall be accompanied by a catalog or brochure published, or proposed to be published by the institution, containing the information specified in AS 14.48.060(b)(4). The application shall also be accompanied by evidence of a surety bond or other deposit as required by AS 14.48.100, and by the required fees. (b) Following review of the application and after necessary investigation of the applicant the commission shall either grant or deny authorization to operate to the applicant. A grant of authorization to operate may be on those terms and conditions the commission may prescribe. (c) The authorization to operate must be in a form approved by the commission and must include (1) the date of issuance, effective date, and term of approval; (2) the name and address of the institution; (3) the authority for approval; (4) any condition or limitation of the authorization, as considered necessary by the commission. (d) The term for which an initial authorization is given may not exceed two years, and may be issued for a lesser period of time. A subsequent authorization may be issued for a period up to five years. (e) The authorization to operate shall be issued to the owner, or governing body, of the applicant institution, and shall be nontransferable. In the event of a change in ownership or management of the institution, a new owner or manager, or governing body, must, within 30 days after the change in ownership is effective, apply for a new authorization to operate, and if the new application is not made the institution's authorization to operate shall terminate. Application for a new authorization to operate by reason of change in ownership of the institution is considered an application for renewal under (f) of this section. (f) At least 60 days before the expiration of an authorization to operate, the institution shall complete and file with the commission an application form for renewal of its authorization to operate. The renewal application shall be reviewed and acted upon as provided for an original application. (g) An institution not yet in operation when its application for authorization to operate is filed may not begin operation until receipt of authorization. An institution in operation when its application for authorization to operate is filed may continue operation until its application is acted upon by the commission. The commission may issue provisional authorization to operate, containing limitations as to time, procedures, functions, or other conditions as the commission considers necessary.
AK Stat § 14.48.080 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.080. Agent's permit.

(a) A person desiring to solicit or perform the services of an agent, in this state, shall apply to the commission upon forms provided by the commission. The application shall be accompanied by evidence of the good reputation and character of the applicant and must state the institution that the applicant intends to represent. An agent representing more than one institution must obtain a separate agent's permit for each institution represented. However, when an agent represents institutions having a common ownership, only one agent's permit is required. If an institution that the applicant intends to represent does not have authorization to operate in this state, the application shall be accompanied by the information required of institutions making application for authorization. The application for an agent's permit shall also be accompanied by evidence of a surety bond or other deposit as required by AS 14.48.100, and by payment of the required fees. (b) An applicant for an agent's permit shall be an individual of good reputation and character and shall represent only a postsecondary educational institution or institutions that meet the minimum standards established in AS 14.48.060 and the criteria established under AS 14.48.050(1). (c) Following review of the application and any further information submitted by the applicant, and investigation of the applicant as the commission considers necessary, the commission shall either grant or deny an agent's permit to the applicant. (d) The agent's permit must be in a form approved by the commission and must include (1) the date of issuance, effective date, and term; (2) the correct name and address of the agent; (3) the institution or institutions that the agent is authorized to represent. (e) The term for which an agent's permit is issued may not extend for more than two years, and may be issued for a lesser period of time. (f) At least 60 days before the expiration of an agent's permit, the agent shall complete and file with the commission an application form for renewal. The renewal application shall be reviewed and acted upon as provided for an original application.
AK Stat § 14.48.090 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.090. Fees.

The commission shall adopt regulations that establish the amount and manner of payment of fees for applications, authorizations, permits, and renewals under this chapter.
AK Stat § 14.48.110 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.110. Denial.

If the commission, upon review of an application for authorization to operate, or an application for an agent's permit determines that the application should be denied, the commission shall notify the applicant, setting out the reasons in writing. AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) governs the review of a denial under this section.
AK Stat § 14.48.120 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.120. Sanctions; cessation of operation.

(a) An authorization to operate or an agent's permit may be revoked, suspended, or conditioned if the commission has reasonable cause to believe that the holder of the authorization or permit has violated this chapter, AS 45.50.471, or regulations adopted under this chapter or under AS 45.50.491. Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section, AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) governs the procedure for a revocation, suspension, or other sanction under this section. (b) In addition to the sanctions imposed under (a) of this section, the commission may assess a civil fine, not to exceed $5,000, for costs of investigating and adjudicating a matter under this section if the commission finds that a violation has occurred. (c) Authorization for an institution to operate and a permit for an agent representing that institution are canceled 30 days after the institution ceases to operate as a postsecondary educational institution. The commission shall give the institution and the agent 15 days' written notice, by certified mail, sent return receipt requested, to the last known address of the institution and agent. (d) The institution or the agent may appeal a cancellation under (c) of this section by filing an appeal in writing with the commission within 30 days after the cancellation showing that the institution has not ceased operating as a postsecondary educational institution.
AK Stat § 14.48.130 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.130. Complaints.

(a) A person claiming damage or loss as a result of an act or practice by a postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, which is a violation of this chapter or of the regulations adopted under this chapter may file with the commission a complaint against the institution or against its agent or both. The complaint must set out the alleged violation and must contain other information as may be required by the commission. A complaint may also be filed by the commission on its own motion or the attorney general. A complainant may file with the commission as a representative of a class of complainants. (b) The commission shall investigate the complaint and may attempt to effect a settlement by persuasion and conciliation. A complaint may be considered after 30 days' written notice by registered mail to the institution or agent, or both, giving notice of a time and place for hearing on the complaint. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) by the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010). (c) If, based on the evidence at a hearing, the commission finds that a postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, has engaged in an act or practice that violates this chapter or regulations adopted under this chapter, the commission (1) shall serve on the institution or agent, or both, an order requiring the institution or agent, or both, to cease and desist from the act or practice; (2) may award the individual or class of individuals named in the complaint full or partial restitution for damage or loss if the commission finds that the individual or class of individuals has suffered loss or damage as a result of the act or practice; (3) may impose the penalties provided for in AS 14.48.190; (4) may assess a civil fine, not to exceed $5,000, for costs of investigating and adjudicating a matter under this section; and (5) may, based on its own investigation and the evidence presented at the hearing, begin an action to revoke an institution's authorization to operate or an agent's permit. (d) If the commission makes an award under (c)(2) of this section to an individual who owes principal or interest to a lender for a loan received for the purpose of financing education provided by the institution, the institution, or surety, if applicable, shall pay the amount of the award that does not exceed the outstanding loan balance to the lender to be credited against the loan. Notwithstanding this subsection, the commission may, for good cause shown, order that all of the award be paid to an individual who receives an award from the commission.
AK Stat § 14.48.140 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.140. Judicial review.

A final administrative order issued by the commission is subject to judicial review under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
AK Stat § 14.48.150 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.150. Preservation of records.

(a) If a postsecondary educational institution proposes to discontinue its operation, the chief administrative officer of the institution shall file with the commission the original or legible true copies of academic records of the institution as specified by the commission. The records must include that academic information customarily required by colleges when considering students for transfer or advanced study and the academic record of each former student. (b) If it appears to the commission that records of an institution discontinuing its operations are in danger of being destroyed or otherwise made unavailable to the commission, the commission may seize the records, under an order of the superior court. The commission shall maintain a permanent file of records coming into its possession under this section.
AK Stat § 14.48.160 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.160. Enforceability of notes and contracts; student loans.

(a) If a person to whom educational services are to be furnished by a postsecondary educational institution is a resident of this state at the time a contract relating to payment for the services, or a note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness relating to the services, is entered into, the provisions of this section govern the rights of the parties to the contract or evidence of indebtedness. The following agreements or provisions of an agreement entered into in connection with the contract or the giving of evidence of indebtedness are invalid: (1) that the law of another state shall apply; (2) that the maker or person liable on the contract or evidence of indebtedness consents to the jurisdiction of another state; (3) that another person is authorized to confess judgment on the contract or evidence of indebtedness; (4) that venue is fixed in a particular place. (b) No note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness, or contract relating to payment for education or educational services is enforceable in the courts of this state by (1) a postsecondary educational institution operating in this state unless the institution has authorization to operate under this chapter, or (2) a postsecondary educational institution having an agent in this state unless the agent had an agent's permit issued under this chapter authorizing the enrolling of or the seeking to enroll a person for educational services. (c) A lending agency extending credit or loaning money to a person for tuition, fees, or other charges of a postsecondary educational institution for educational or other services or facilities to be rendered by the institution, shall conspicuously mark “student loan” on the face of a note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness taken in connection with the loan or extension of credit. If the lending agency fails to do so, it is liable for loss or damage suffered by a subsequent assignee, transferee, or holder of the evidence of indebtedness because of the absence of the notation. Notwithstanding the presence or absence of the notation, and notwithstanding an agreement to the contrary, the lending agency making the loan or extending the credit, and a transferee, assignee, or holder of the evidence of indebtedness is subject to all defenses and claims that could be asserted against the postsecondary educational institution that was to render the services or facilities, by any party to the evidence of indebtedness or by the person to whom the services or facilities were to be rendered, up to the amount remaining to be paid. For purposes of this section, “lending agency” means postsecondary educational institution, or a person controlling, controlled by, or held in common ownership with, a postsecondary educational institution, or regularly loaning money to, or to students of, a postsecondary educational institution.
AK Stat § 14.48.165 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums|Chapter 48. Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions|Sec. 14.48.165. Immunization of postsecondary students.

(a) A postsecondary educational institution in this state shall provide written notice to each student who intends to reside in campus housing before the student's initial period of residence that includes the following information: (1) meningococcal disease (A) is a serious illness that can cause death within a few hours of onset; one in 10 cases is fatal, and one in seven survivors of the illness is left with severe disability; (B) is a contagious but also largely preventable infection of the spinal cord fluid and the fluid surrounding the brain; (2) scientific evidence suggests that college students living in campus housing are at a moderately increased risk of contracting meningococcal disease; and (3) immunization against meningococcal disease decreases the risk of contracting the illness. (b) A student attending a postsecondary educational institution and who is physically present on the campus of the postsecondary educational institution shall sign a document provided by the institution indicating that the student has received (1) an immunization against meningococcal disease; or (2) the notice described under (a) of this section. (c) Nothing in this section may be construed to require a postsecondary educational institution to provide or pay for immunizations against meningococcal disease.