15-18.1-18. Required national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements membership - Exemption

15-18.1-18. Required national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements

membership - Exemption.

1. A postsecondary educational institution offering distance education programs to

students in North Dakota must be a member of the national council for state

authorization reciprocity agreements and comply with the requirements of the council.

Institutions must adhere to all standards, policies, and fees established by the national

council for state authorization reciprocity agreements for membership and

participation, including reporting requirements, quality standards, and consumer

protection measures.

2. A postsecondary educational institution that is ineligible to participate in national

council for state authorization reciprocity agreements due to composite score

requirements is exempt from the requirements under subsection 1 if the

postsecondary educational institution:

a. Is an eligible participant in student financial aid programs under title IV of the

Higher Education Act of 1965 [Pub. L. 89-329; 79 Stat. 1219; 20 U.S.C. 1001

et seq.]; and

b. At the institution level, has a financial responsibility score calculated by an

independent auditor using the methodology prescribed by the United States

department of education greater than one and one-half.

3. The state board of higher education shall adopt a policy to implement this section,

which may include a fee.