Sec.10a-22k-8. Revision

(a) During any period of authorization, a school may revise the conditions of authorization provided written notice of such revision shall be given to the commissioner at least thirty days prior to implementation of any intended revision. If the revision request is not denied by the commissioner, the revision shall be deemed approved for the same period as the current authorization. Such revision may include, but need not be limited to, changes in (1) courses or programs; (2) ownership of the school; (3) name of the school; or (4) location of the school or its branches or its classroom sites. In the event of a proposed additional program, on-site inspection may be required by the commissioner. The commissioner may issue an order prohibiting such revision if it would constitute a material or substantial deviation from the conditions of the most recent authorization. The school may appeal, in writing, the order of the commissioner by filing an appeal with the board setting forth the grounds for appeal. A hearing shall be held within fourteen working days following receipt of such complaint to be conducted pursuant to chapter 54 of the general statutes. The chairperson of the board may designate a hearing officer or subcommittee to serve as a hearing panel pursuant to section 4-176e of the general statutes.

(b) A school may establish and operate extension or branch schools or additional classroom sites for the purpose of offering the occupational instruction for which the school is authorized. Notice of the location of the extension or branch school or additional classroom site and the course or program instruction to be offered shall be filed with the commissioner at least thirty days prior to the offering of such instruction. Certificates signed by the local fire marshal and zoning enforcement officer attesting that the buildings and premises for such extension or branch or additional classroom operation meet all applicable state and local fire and zoning requirements shall be filed with the commissioner prior to the commencement of instruction. A nonrefundable fee, in the amount of $50.00, shall be paid annually to the state board of governors of higher education for each branch or extension school operated. The commissioner may issue an order prohibiting operation of extension or branch schools or additional classroom sites if it would constitute a material or substantial deviation from the conditions of the most recent authorization. In the event of such an order, the applicant may request in writing a hearing by the Board, such hearing to be held within fourteen working days following receipt of such request and to be conducted pursuant to chapter 54 of the general statutes. The chairperson of the board may designate a hearing officer or subcommittee to serve as a hearing panel pursuant to section 4-176e of the general statutes.

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