Idaho State Board of Education
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1: Important Agency Information to Note
Indicate the types of institutions that your agency authorizes.
- Note: Some agencies may refer to out-of-state public institutions as “private colleges” in their law. If this is the case for your agency, please select “public, out-of-state degree granting institutions” for purposes of this Guide so that the out-of-state public institution will find appropriate information.
- Note: If your agency is a coordinating board, your agency may have one division with some authority such as program approval over in-state public institutions that are established per statute, which is structured differently than another division of your agency with state authorization authority over non-public institutions that they “license” pursuant to different statute(s).
__X__ Public, in-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
__X__ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
__X__ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
__X__ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
- For example, an agency may require an institution apply for licensure for institutional approval and also require the institution to apply for specific program(s) approval.
__X__ Institution
_____ Program
_____ Both
Unless exempted by statute or this rule, a postsecondary educational institution which maintains a presence within the state of Idaho, or that operates or purports to operate from a location within the state of Idaho, shall register and hold a valid certificate of registration issued by the Board. An institution shall not conduct, provide, offer, or sell a course or courses of study, or degree unless registered.
Courses or courses of study must follow applicable trade or occupational board training curriculum standards, and may require additional programmatic accreditation.
2: Authorization of Distance Education
No; however, institution activity/clinicals within the state, can trigger physical presence and require registration.
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3: Accreditation by an Accrediting Agency Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Yes, Degree granting institutions must be fully accredited, by a Board recognized accrediting organization. (full institution accreditation).
Non-accredited institutions cannot grant degrees and must operate as non-degree granting institution.
Accreditation is not required for non-degree granting institutions; have surety bond requirement.
Accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required for:
__X__ Public, out-of-state degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, not-for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, in-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
__X__ Private, out-of-state, for-profit degree granting institutions
_____ Public, in-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Public, out-of-state, non-degree granting institutions
_____ Non-degree, not-for profit institutions
_____ Non-degree, for-profit institutions
__X__ Religious institutions (if degree-granting)
_____ Tribally-controlled institutions
_____ Federal Institutions
_____ Municipal institutions
The Board recognizes the regional and national accreditation organizations that are recognized by and in good standing with the United States Department of Education, and which accredit entire colleges or universities, and which do not accredit only courses or courses of study (such as specialized accreditation organizations).
4: Physical Presence Policy
An institution shall be deemed to have a presence in Idaho, or to be operating or purporting to be operating from a location within the state of Idaho, if it owns, rents, leases, or uses any office or other type of physical location in Idaho, including a mailing or shipping center, or if it represents in any way, such as on an electronic or Internet website, to have an Idaho street or mailing address, including a post office box in Idaho, for purposes of conducting, providing, offering or selling a course or courses of study or degrees.
Does a virtual clinical / internship trigger the requirement for authorization with your agency?
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5: Application Process
See application forms
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6: Fees Associated with Authorization
Defined in IDAPA 08.01.11 and registration form.
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7: Surety Bonds
Yes, if non-accredited. https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH24/SECT33-2406/
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8: Student Tuition Recovery Fund
No
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9: Tuition Refund Policy
No, but proprietary schools are required to commit to teaching out or refunding students if the schools are unable to fulfill their obligations to students.
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10: Reporting
Refer to registration form.
annually
Public information, with certain exceptions pursuant to public records law
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11: Enforcement
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12: Student Complaints - Non-SARA Participating Institutions
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Consumer protection issues: https://www.ag.idaho.gov/consumer-protection/
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13: Records Retention
No regulations
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14: Additional Information
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Please note: There could be additional state agencies with oversight of activities of your institution.