LAC 28:XLV.307. Program Dissolution

A. The planned dissolution of an existing BESE-approved preparation program or certification area shall be reported to LDOE within five business days of the provider’s determination to dissolve the program or pathway. B. Upon receiving notification, the LDOE shall assist the provider with completing the dissolution process, which may include submitting documentation related to enrolled candidates, teach-out plans, and other required information, as applicable. C. A provider whose program has begun implementation of an LDOE dissolution plan shall not advertise the program nor enroll new candidates. Once the program is dissolved, the provider shall not advertise or operate the program nor enroll new candidates. D. Upon completion of the dissolution plan, the program and/or certificate areas shall be submitted to BESE to rescind the program approval. E. Reinstatement of a dissolved program is prohibited. A provider that has had all or part of its program pathways dissolved may submit a new program proposal no sooner than one calendar year from the official date of closure, in accordance with the LDOE program approval cycle timelines. F. Failure to comply with the dissolution process or to provide adequate support for enrolled candidates may result in corrective action in accordance with §401.G of this Part.