Sec.10a-22k-7. Renewal of authorization

(a) A school which has been authorized for less than three consecutive years shall annually make application for renewal of authorization to the commissioner at least 120 days prior to the date of termination of the most recent certificate of authorization. A nonrefundable renewal fee of one hundred dollars shall be submitted with each application for renewal. Renewal shall not be approved if the commissioner determines that the school fails to meet the conditions of its most recent authorization.

(b) A school which has been authorized for at least three consecutive years may make application for renewal of authorization for a period of up to three years to the commissioner at least 120 days prior to the date of termination of its most recent certificate of authorization. A nonrefundable renewal fee of one hundred dollars shall be submitted with the application. Such authorization of renewal shall not be approved if, upon completion of an evaluation, pursuant to sections 10a-22k-4 and 10a-22k-5 of these regulations, the commissioner determines that the school fails to meet the conditions of its most recent authorization. Schools receiving multi-year renewals shall annually submit, to the board, a one hundred dollar nonrefundable renewal payment which is a condition of continued authorization.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the commissioner may authorize, at the request of the school or on his own motion, the extension of the most recent certificate of authorization for a period not to exceed sixty days for good cause shown. If a school seeks an extension of its most recent certificate of authorization for a period not to exceed sixty days for good cause shown, the school shall file a written request for such an extension with the commissioner or his designee. The written request shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) the reasons for such a request;

(2) any supporting documentation for such a request; and

(3) the requested number of days of such extension.

Within fourteen days from the receipt of such request the commissioner or his designee may grant or deny such request. The granting of such extension shall not change the date of the original certificate's issuance or the date for each renewal.

(d) An application for renewal of authorization shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) the current name of the school;

(2) ownership and organization of the school including the names and addresses of all principals, officers and directors;

(3) names and addresses of all stockholders of the school, except for applicants listed on a national securities exchange;

(4) addresses of any building or premises on which the school is located;

(5) a detailed description of the occupational instruction to be offered and a statement of the goals and objectives of the school;

(6) the current student enrollment agreement;

(7) the current school catalog;

(8) financial statements detailing the financial condition of the school prepared by school management and reviewed or audited by a licensed certified public accountant or licensed public accountant in accordance with standards as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;

(9) a letter of financial commitment and responsibility in the case of a school whose financial condition the commissioner has determined to be not fiscally sufficient to operate for the period of authorization sought;

(10) a copy of the applicant's certificate of good standing or other business registration on file with the secretary of state;

(11) a statement indicating any record of prior involvement by any principal, officer or director with a school whose certificate has been revoked;

(12) evidence of on-site inspection of existing facilities or review of plans for proposed facilities by the fire marshal and zoning enforcement officer for the municipality in which the school is located indicating that the premises of such school and all other facilities the school utilizes for program purposes meet all applicable state and local, fire and zoning requirements;

(13) if applicable, a letter of credit required by section 10a-22c of the general statutes, as amended; and

(14) a certificate of insurance issued by a company authorized to do business in this state and in the amounts of at least standard underwriting limits against liability to protect students in all school-related activities and property damage, and for Workers' Compensation Insurance pursuant to chapter 568 of the general statutes.

(e) Renewal of authorization for a school which the commissioner has authorized to establish and operate extension or branch schools shall be made and continued only upon the annual payment to the State Board of Education of the fee required under subsection (b) of section 10a-22k-8 of these regulations.

(f) The commissioner or his designee shall review all applications and may require the filing of additional information by the applicant.

(Effective May 23, 1990; Amended September 30, 1992; Transferred and AmendedJuly 25, 1997)