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14 DE Code § 8516. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8516. Grounds for refusal to issue, renew or for revoking certificates or permits.

§ 8516. Grounds for refusal to issue, renew or for revoking certificates or permits. In addition to any other cause herein set forth, the Department may refuse to issue or to renew, or may revoke any certificate of approval or permit for any 1 or combination of the following causes:  (1) Violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation made by the Department; (2) Furnishing of false, misleading or incomplete information to the Department or failure to furnish information requested by the Department; (3) If any person, who signed an application, has entered a plea of nolo contendere or been found guilty of any crime involving moral turpitude; (4) If any person, who signed an application, is found by competent medical authority to be addicted to the use of any narcotic drug, other than a drug currently prescribed for treatment or who has been found mentally incompetent; (5) Violation of any commitment made in an application for a certificate of approval; (6) Presenting to prospective students information relating to the school, or to employment opportunities or opportunities for enrollment in institutions of higher learning after entering into or completing courses offered by the school, which is false, misleading or fraudulent; (7) Failure to provide or maintain premises or equipment in a safe and sanitary condition as required by laws, regulations or ordinances applicable at the location of the school; (8) Refusal by an agent to display that agent's own permit upon demand of a prospective student, the Department or its representative, or any other interested person; (9) Failure to maintain financial resources adequate for the satisfactory conduct of the courses of instruction offered or to retain a sufficient and qualified instructional and administrative staff; (10) Conduct of instruction in a course or field which has not been approved by the Department for the particular school; (11) Refusal to admit applicants solely on account of race, color, creed, age or sex.14 Del. C. 1953, §  8516;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;  75 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  3;
14 DE Code § 8517. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8517. Investigations by Department upon its own motion or upon verified complaint; opportunity for correction.

§ 8517. Investigations by Department upon its own motion or upon verified complaint; opportunity for correction. The Department may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which, if proved, would constitute grounds for refusal or revocation under this chapter, investigate the actions of any applicant or any person or persons holding or claiming to hold a certificate or permit. However, before proceeding to a hearing on the question of whether a certificate of approval shall be refused or revoked for any cause enumerated in § 8516 of this title, exclusive of those causes enumerated in paragraphs (3) and (4) of that section, the Department may grant a reasonable time to the holder of or applicant for a certificate of approval to correct the situation. If within such time, the situation is corrected, no further action leading to refusal or revocation shall be taken. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8517;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;
14 DE Code § 8518. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8518. Hearings.

§ 8518. Hearings. (a) Any applicant for a certificate of approval or agency permit or for the renewal of a certificate of approval or agency permit who is refused issue of that certificate or permit or its renewal may request a hearing before the Secretary. In addition, any certificate or permit holder is entitled to a hearing before the Secretary to challenge a revocation for cause pursuant to § 8516 of this title. (b) Whenever the Department proposes to refuse to issue or renew a certificate or permit, or to revoke a certificate or permit, it shall first give notice to the applicant or certificate or permit holder of the intended action and the reasons therefore. The applicant or certificate or permit holder shall be afforded at least 20 calendar days to request a hearing. (c) Hearings shall be held within 90 calendar days of the date the Secretary receives a request for hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least 20 calendar days before the day it is held. (d) All hearings shall be conducted by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee who shall prepare a proposed order for the Secretary's consideration. In connection with such hearings, the Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall be empowered to:  (1) Issue subpoenas for witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers, either on the Secretary's or the Secretary's designee's own initiative or at the request of any party; failure of any person without adequate excuse to obey a subpoena shall be punishable according to the rules of the Superior Court; (2) Administer oaths to witnesses; (3) Exclude plainly irrelevant, immaterial, insubstantial, cumulative and privileged evidence; and (4) Limit unduly repetitive proof, rebuttal and cross-examination. (e) Burden of proof shall be upon the applicant or proponent. (f) A record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made of all hearings in all contested cases. Transcripts shall be made at the request and expense of the requesting party. With respect to each case, all notices, correspondence between the Department and the parties, all exhibits, documents and testimony admitted into evidence and all recommended orders, summaries of evidence and findings and all interlocutory and final orders shall be included in the record of the proceedings. (g) The Secretary's decision shall include:  (1) A brief summary of the evidence before the Secretary and the Secretary' findings of fact; (2) The Secretary's conclusions of law; and (3) The Secretary's decision and a brief statement of the reasons therefore. (h) Upon the revocation of a certificate or permit, the holder shall be required to surrender such certificate or permit to the Department and upon failure or refusal to do so, the Department shall have the right to seize such certificate or permit. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8518;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;  75 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  4;
14 DE Code § 8519. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8519. Power to subpoena and administer oaths.

§ 8519. Power to subpoena and administer oaths. The Department, over the signature of any member thereof, is authorized to subpoena and bring before the Department any person or persons in this State and to take testimony, either orally or by deposition or by exhibit, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial procedure in civil cases in Superior Courts of this State. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8519;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;  75 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  5;
14 DE Code § 8520-8522. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8520-8522. Powers of the Department; Department to provide stenographer; record of proceedings; transcript costs; Service of Department's report upon respondent; motion for rehearing; time; surrender of certificate.

§ 8520-8522. Powers of the Department; Department to provide stenographer; record of proceedings; transcript costs; Service of Department's report upon respondent; motion for rehearing; time; surrender of certificate. Repealed by 75 Del. Laws., c. 122, § 5, effective July 7, 2005.
14 DE Code § 8523. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8523. Forfeiture of bond.

§ 8523. Forfeiture of bond. If any school certified, pursuant to this chapter, should fail to provide the services called for in a contract or agreement with a student, as determined by the Superior Court of the State, the bond prescribed by § 8505(a)(2) of this title, or any part thereof, shall be forfeited, and the proceeds distributed by the Department in such manner as justice and the circumstances require. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8523;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;
14 DE Code § 8524. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8524. Appeal to Superior Court; certification of record.

§ 8524. Appeal to Superior Court; certification of record. (a) Any person affected by a final administrative decision of the Department may have such decision reviewed judicially by the Superior Court of the county wherein such person resides, or in the case of a corporation, wherein the registered office is located. If the plaintiff in the review proceeding is not a resident of this State, the venue shall be in any county of this State. The review shall be on the record without a trial de novo. (b) Service of summons issued in such review proceedings may be had upon any member of the Department. The Department shall not be required to certify the record of the proceeding unless the plaintiff in the review proceedings shall first pay to the Department a sum to be determined by the Department for every page of such record. Exhibits shall be certified without cost. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8524;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;  75 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  7;
14 DE Code § 8525. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8525. Unlawful acts of school employees not ground for revocation of certificate; exception.

§ 8525. Unlawful acts of school employees not ground for revocation of certificate; exception. Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of this chapter upon the part of any agent or employee of a business or trade school shall not be cause for the revocation of the certificate of approval unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Department that any 1 or more of the controlling officers, members or managing employees had guilty knowledge thereof. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8525;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;
14 DE Code § 8526. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8526. Penalty.

§ 8526. Penalty. (a) Any person or corporation violating this chapter shall, if a person, be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 1 year, or both such fine and imprisonment; and, if a corporation, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000. Any officer or agent of a corporation or member or agent of a copartnership or association, shall be subject to the penalties herein prescribed for individuals; and the State's attorney for the county where such offense is committed shall prosecute all persons violating this chapter upon proper complaint being made. (b) The Superior Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of violations of this chapter. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8526;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544.;
14 DE Code § 8527. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8527. Incorporated institution.

§ 8527. Incorporated institution. Any applicant seeking incorporation under Title 8 in order to conduct a private business or trade school within the State shall first seek approval as an applicant to conduct a business or trade school in accordance with this chapter. Upon approval of such applicant and the issuance of a certificate to conduct a private business or trade school, the Department of Education shall notify the Secretary of State of such approval. At any time that a certificate of approval is denied or revoked by the Department of Education, the applicant for that certificate shall no longer be authorized to conduct classes as a private business or trade school in the State, other provisions of a corporate charter notwithstanding. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8527;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;
14 DE Code § 8528. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8528. Previously existing schools; temporary authorization.

§ 8528. Previously existing schools; temporary authorization. Repealed effective July 13, 2002, by § 190 of 71 Del. Laws, c. 180, as affected by 72 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 1.
14 DE Code § 8529. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8529. Certain schools exempt.

§ 8529. Certain schools exempt. Any institution whose main facilities are located in the State and which was approved by the Department of Education in compliance with § 125 of Title 8, prior to July 18, 1972, shall be exempt from this chapter. Apprenticeship and training programs offered or conducted by persons, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, political subdivisions, employers or employer associations for their employees or prospective employees or by labor organizations or associations of employees for their members or apprentices shall be exempt from this chapter. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8529;  58 Del. Laws, c. 544;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;
14 DE Code § 8530. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 85. Private Business and Trade Schools|§ 8530. Disposition of student records by postsecondary institutions.

§ 8530. Disposition of student records by postsecondary institutions. (a) Notwithstanding any exemptions to the contrary in this chapter, all postsecondary institutions authorized, approved or licensed by the Department of Education to operate in the State under this chapter or under § 125 of Title 8 prior to discontinuing operation shall perform the following duties:  (1) Notify in writing the Department of Education and all currently enrolled students of the decision to cease operation; (2) Notify in writing all currently enrolled students, and students enrolled during the 5 prior years, that information concerning student records may be obtained from the Department of Education; (3) Convey all student records to the Department of Education, or to another location designated by the Department, for safekeeping and for reproduction as requested by the students. (b) As used in this section, “student records” shall mean all those documents that are necessary to provide a meaningful record of student performance and financial aid and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) Academic records, including written evaluations, competency assessments, etc.; (2) Catalogues; (3) Change of grade forms; (4) Class lists, including original grade sheets; (5) Commencement programs/graduation lists; (6) Schedules of classes; (7) Financial aid transcripts and supporting documents.65 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  190;  74 Del. Laws, c. 255, §§  1-4;
14 DE Code § 8601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8601. Purpose.

§ 8601. Purpose. (a) It is the purpose of the General Assembly of the State, through this chapter, to establish and maintain the Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education, referred to as “DACCTE” throughout this chapter. DACCTE is established to advise the Governor, General Assembly, Secretary of Education, and the State Board of Education on all matters pertaining to career and technical education with emphasis on recommending policies and initiatives that should be pursued to strengthen and modernize the career and technical education delivery system. (b) Further, it is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly to provide an objective agency to conduct evaluations and program reviews and serve as a clearinghouse for state and national information on career and technical education, to provide citizens of this State access to the experience and judgment of lay and professional groups from the fields of employment and education in the formation of public policies. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8601;  59 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 1;
14 DE Code § 8602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8602. Membership.

§ 8602. Membership. (a) (1) The Governor shall appoint all voting DACCTE members, who serve at the Governor's pleasure. The voting members must represent, at a minimum, the following:  a. An individual knowledgeable about the vocational needs and the problems of management and labor in the State. b. An individual representing an industrial and economic development agency. c. An individual representing an institution of higher education. d. An individual representing an institution that provides programs of career and technical education and training. e. An individual knowledgeable about programs in technical and career education. f. An individual representing a school board. g. An individual knowledgeable about students with disabilities. h. An individual representing business and industry and familiar with current and projected employment opportunities. i. An individual representing a career and technical student organization. j. An individual representing the Delaware National Guard. k. An individual representing the general public, with a demonstrated interest in public education. l. An individual to serve as chair. (2) The Governor may not appoint a member to represent more than 2 of the membership qualifications under paragraph (a)(1) of this section. (3) The Secretary of the Department of Education shall appoint the following nonvoting DACCTE members:  a. A representative of the Department of Education. b. A student enrolled in a Delaware career and technical education program, whose term is for 1 school year. The Secretary shall consider geographical and other diversities in appointing this member. (b) A member may be removed by the member's appointing authority for gross inefficiency, misfeasance, nonfeasance, malfeasance, or neglect of duty in office. A member is deemed in neglect of duty if the member is absent from 3 consecutive, regular Board meetings or attends less than 50% of Board meetings in a calendar year. The member's appointing authority may consider the member to have resigned, and may accept the member's resignation. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8602;  59 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 2;
14 DE Code § 8603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8603. Duties and responsibilities.

§ 8603. Duties and responsibilities. DACCTE shall do all of the following:  (1) Advise policymakers on the development of the State Plan for Career and Technical Education and amendments to the State Plan. (2) Recommend policies that the State should pursue to strengthen career and technical education and related initiatives. (3) Evaluate career and technical education programs, services, activities, and career initiatives throughout the State. (4) Provide technical assistance to local school districts, agencies, and other organizations to enhance and improve the career and technical education delivery system. (5) Analyze and report on the distribution of funds for career and technical education and on the availability of career and technical education activities and services within the State. (6) Promote coordination, collaboration, and effective partnerships among business, industry, labor, education, and employment and training programs to help meet the economic needs of the State. (7) Disseminate relevant career information to teachers, counselors, students, and the general public. (8) Schedule and conduct at least 4 regular meetings each year at which the public is given opportunity to express views concerning career and technical education. The Council shall determine the time, place, and manner of meeting.14 Del. C. 1953, §  8603;  59 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  191;  75 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 3;
14 DE Code § 8604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8604. Acceptance of and compliance with federal and state legislation and regulations.

§ 8604. Acceptance of and compliance with federal and state legislation and regulations. (a) DACCTE shall comply with the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) [20 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.] and subsequent reauthorization thereof. DACCTE is subject to requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, implementing regulations thereto, and any state laws or regulations related to career and technical education. As used in this title, “career and technical education” has the same meaning as “vocational-technical education.” (b) The State Treasurer is the fiscal agent for DACCTE and shall make disbursements upon the order of the Council to carry out its functions. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8604;  59 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  3;  82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 4;
14 DE Code § 8605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8605. Member reimbursement.

§ 8605. Member reimbursement. Members serve without pay and may be reimbursed for travel in connection with their responsibilities. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8605;  59 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 5;
14 DE Code § 8606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8606. Staff.

§ 8606. Staff. The Council may obtain the services of professional, technical, and clerical personnel and to contract for such services as may be necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this chapter. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  8606;  59 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 6;
14 DE Code § 8607. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8607. Meetings; quorum.

§ 8607. Meetings; quorum. (a) DACCTE shall schedule no less than 3 meetings per year after regular business hours at locations in each of the 3 counties of this State. (b) A majority of the voting DACCTE members must be present at a meeting in order to have a quorum and conduct official business. The nonvoting members or a vacant position are not counted for quorum purposes. 82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 7;
14 DE Code § 8608. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 86. Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education|§ 8608. School monitoring.

§ 8608. School monitoring. DACCTE shall do all of the following:  (1) Create a 2-year, rotating career and technical education program monitoring schedule. (2) Conduct on-site monitoring visits of schools. (3) Post all final reports regarding the program monitoring under this chapter to DACCTE's website.82 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 7;