OAR 333-081-0055: Approval of Accrediting Bodies

(1) If the Division finds that an accrediting body has the necessary qualifications to certify that state licensing standards have been met, the Division will accept accreditation from the accrediting body in accordance with the requirements of OAR 333-081-0050(2). (2) In order to allow the Division to make the finding set forth in section (1) of this rule, the accrediting body must request approval in writing using the most recent approval form provided by the Division and shall provide, at a minimum: (a) Documentation of program policies and procedures that show that its accreditation process at least meets the requirements set out in Oregon Laws 2013, chapter 356, section 4(2) and these rules; (b) Documentation evidencing that the accrediting body has the resources and expertise to successfully carry out the accreditation process; and (c) An attestation that it, or any of its owners or employees, does not have a direct or indirect financial interest in any of the NARROs that it seeks to accredit.