approval of accredited courses

approval of accredited courses Sec. 253. (a) A State approving agency may approve the courses offered by an educational institution when— (1) such courses have been accredited and approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association; (2) credit for such course is approved by the State Department of education for credit toward a high school diploma; (3) such courses are conducted under the Act of February 23, 1917, as amended (39 Stat. 927), or the Vocational Education Act of 1946; or (4) such courses are accepted by the State department of education for credit for a teacher’s certificate or a teacher’s degree. For the purposes of this title the Commissioner shall publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and associations which he determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of training offered by an educational institution and the State approving agencies may, upon concurrence, utilize the accreditation of such accrediting associations or agencies for approval of the courses specifically accredited and approved by such accrediting association or agency. In making application for approval, the institution shall transmit to the State approving agency copies of its catalog or bulletin. (b) As a condition to approval under this section, the State approving agency must find that adequate records are kept by the educational institution to show the progress of each eligible veteran. The State approving agency must also find that the educational institution maintains a written record of the previous education and training of the veteran and clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given by the institution for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately and the veteran and the Administrator so notified.