Section 250-61-200. Suspension or withdrawal of authorization.

(1) The executive director may suspend or withdraw an institution's authorization if it finds that:

(a) Any statement contained in the application for authorization is untrue; or

(b) The institution has failed to maintain the standards for authorization as detailed in the act and this chapter; or

(c) Advertising or representations made on behalf of, and sanctioned by, the institution is deceptive or misleading; or

(d) The institution has violated any provision of this chapter.

(2) The executive director may suspend the institution's authorization for a period of time if, in the executive director's judgment, the deficiencies can be corrected within the given time period. Upon suspension, the institution must immediately cease the recruitment and/or enrollment of new students. The institution may continue serving currently enrolled students for the remainder of the term. Authorization may be reinstated after any deficiencies have been resolved to the satisfaction of the council.

(3) Authorization shall be withdrawn only after the institution has been informed in writing of its deficiencies and been given reasonable time to meet the required standards. Upon withdrawal, the institution must immediately cease all degree-granting operations. To seek reinstatement of authorization, the institution must apply for initial authorization.

(4) The executive director's and council's actions are subject to due process hearing procedures of the Washington Administrative Procedure Act.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.85.020. WSR 15-02-021, § 250-61-200, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15; WSR 09-02-008, § 250-61-200, filed 12/29/08, effective 1/29/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.80.370. WSR 95-01-003, § 250-61-200, filed 12/8/94, effective 1/8/95.]

RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.85.020. WSR 15-02-021, § 250-61-200, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15; WSR 09-02-008, § 250-61-200, filed 12/29/08, effective 1/29/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.80.370. WSR 95-01-003, § 250-61-200, filed 12/8/94, effective 1/8/95.