Sec.10a-34-3. Procedures—general

(a) New institutions and programs. The procedures for licensure of new institutions and programs are specified in Section 10a-34-4 of these regulations.

(b) Nonsubstantive changes. Programmatic changes that qualify as nonsubstan-tive changes shall not require prior review and approval by the Board. However, all credit instruction in Connecticut is subject to the standards specified in Sections 10a-34-9 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, of these regulations. All new options and certificate programs that qualify as nonsubstantive changes shall be reported to the Department of Higher Education for informational purposes.

(c) Program modifications. An institution proposing a program modification shall submit a prospectus, in a format developed by the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall review the proposal and request any additional information needed. If the Commissioner determines that the proposed change represents a new program, the Commissioner shall request a full application for licensure. If the Commissioner determines that the proposed change is nonsubstantive, the Commissioner shall so notify the institution and no further action shall be required. If the Commissioner determines that the proposed change is a substantive change but not a new program, the Commissioner shall make a recommendation for approval or disapproval to the Board. The institution shall be notified of the Commissioner's determination within 45 days of receipt of the prospectus.

(d) Discontinued programs. Institutions shall notify the Commissioner within 60 days of any programs which are being phased out or to which new students have not been admitted for a period of 12 months. At the request of the institution, a program will be classified as being phased out for a period of two years, after which it will be removed from the inventory of approved programs, unless the institution requests an extension. The Commissioner may grant an extension for a maximum of two years.

(e) Accreditation. The procedures for institutional and program accreditation are specified in Section 10a-34-5 of these regulations.

(f) Applications pending. Completed institutional and program applications received in the Board office prior to the effective date of these regulations shall be subject to Sections 10-330-1 through 10-330-10, inclusive, of the regulations of state agencies in effect at the time of receipt of such application, except that the Advisory Committee on Accreditation as established in Section 10a-34-7 of these regulations, shall assume the responsibilities of the Standing Committee on Accreditation immediately.

(Effective March 7, 1986)