OAR 715-045-0069: Temporary School Closure – Private Career Schools

(1) The Commission may designate a school as temporarily closed if the following conditions are met: (a) The school must request “temporary closure” designation in writing from the Commission, subject to approval of the Executive Director. That request must state the reason(s) for the request for temporary closure status as set forth in (1)(b), including providing any documentation in support of the request as required by the Commission, and a projected timeline for the resumption of educational operations. (b) The Commission may grant temporary closure status if the requesting school ceases educational operations due to unforeseeable or exigent circumstances including, but not limited to, property loss or damage due to fire, flood, or other natural disaster; or inability of the owner, manager, or other key staff to perform their duties due to extended illness or injury, as determined by the Executive Director. (c) The Commission may grant temporary closure status to a school for not longer than twelve months from the date of first request for the designation. Temporary closure status shall not result in the revocation of the school’s license so long as the school is in compliance with all relevant laws. (d) Schools granted temporary closure status shall make notice, teach out, transfer and refund arrangements for currently enrolled students as provided in 715-045-0067 (2)(a) through (2)(d) if the Commission directs the school to do so. (e) Schools in temporary closure status must respond to requests from students and the Commission for information, updates, and records within ten calendar days. (f) Current students of schools granted temporary closure status by the Commission shall be eligible for refunds under the Tuition Protection Fund, subject to the limitations of 715-045-0029. (g) A school designated for temporary closure must maintain its license for the duration of the temporary closure. (h) A school on temporary closure status that is required to make Tuition Protection Fund payments shall continue to make regular payments subject to the requirements of 715-045-0029.