HB38: Vocational schools, out-of-state; accreditation of those operating within State.

Chief Patron

Del. Robert Tata (R-85)

Robert Tata (R-85)
Virginia Beach, VA
Served: 1984–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

04/06/2006: signed by governor

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Summary

Education; accreditation of out-of-state vocational schools.  Requires that all out-of-state academic-vocational noncollege degree schools operating in good standing in the Commonwealth prior to July 1, 2006, that have not obtained accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education secure accreditation candidacy status by July 1, 2009, and full accreditation by July 1, 2012. Further, on and after July 1, 2006 all out-of-state academic-vocational noncollege degree schools, subject to the provisions of Chapter 21.1 of Title 23, must disclose their accreditation status in all written materials advertising or describing the school that are distributed to prospective or enrolled students or the general public.   View Full Text »