1540-01-02-.04
Determination For Required Authorization
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1540-01-02-.04
(1)
No postsecondary educational institution may create a physical presence unless the location
is authorized by an affirmative vote of the Commission during a public meeting, is awarded
provisional initial authorization, or is exempt. Authorization includes regular, provisional, and
conditional authorization referred to in this Rule Chapter as well as optional expedited
authorization referred to in Rule Chapter 1540-01-10.
(2)
Commission staff may recommend that the Executive Director take adverse action against
any unauthorized school, college, university, or other type entity requiring authorization as a
postsecondary educational institution. Such entities must make an immediate good faith
effort toward compliance by submitting an Initial Authorization Application or Optional
AUTHORIZATION AND REGULATION OF REGULARLY AUTHORIZED
CHAPTER 1540-01-02
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Expedited Authorization Application, as provided in Rule Chapter 1540-01-10, and the
applicable fee by the due date provided by Commission staff.