ORS 348.604
Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615


Upon application from a school, as defined in ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615), the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall grant an exemption from ORS 348.594 (Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615) to 348.615 (Appeal procedure) to the school if the school:

(1)

Is, or is operated by, a nonprofit corporation;

(2)

Offers only associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees with titles in theology or religious occupations, or, if the school also offers doctoral degrees, offers doctoral degrees in theology or religious occupations that have been approved by a federally recognized accrediting organization;

(3)

Teaches students with faculty members who:

(a)

Hold degrees:

(A)

From a school that, at the time of the conferral of the degrees, was accredited by a federally recognized accrediting organization, held an exemption under this section, or was a school that, on July 14, 2005, met the criteria and followed procedures to obtain a religious exemption adopted by rule by the Oregon Student Access Commission and that offered only degrees with approved titles in theology or religious occupations;

(B)

That are at least one level above the degree level of the program in which the faculty members teach or that are the terminal degrees in the field in which the faculty members teach; and

(C)

That are not honorary degrees; or

(b)

Possess sufficient compensatory qualifications to substitute for academic degrees in the fields in which the faculty members teach;

(4)

Offers a curriculum:

(a)

Of a duration and level that is comparable to the curriculums offered by schools that are not exempt under this section; and

(b)

That, with higher degrees, increases the difficulty of the work expected of students;

(5)

Requires students to complete academic assignments and to demonstrate learning appropriate to the curriculum;

(6)

Awards credit toward degrees proportionate to the work done by students;

(7)

Offers admission:

(a)

To a student:

(A)

With a high school diploma or an equivalent credential; or

(B)

Who completed the equivalent of a high school education through home study; and

(b)

Based on evidence that the student can reasonably expect to complete a degree and benefit from the education offered;

(8)

Provides or arranges for faculty members and students to have access to information that supports instruction and stimulates research or independent study in all areas of the curriculum;

(9)

Provides accurate and appropriate credit transcripts to students of the school and accurate and appropriate diplomas to graduates of the school;

(10)

Charges tuition by the credit hour or other fixed rate for instruction during an academic term and does not charge tuition or fees for the award of a degree or charge a single fee for an entire degree program;

(11)

Provides the oversight required by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission over a faculty member or administrator who has:

(a)

Been convicted of a felony; or

(b)

Violated a state or federal law related to the operation of a school;

(12)

Provides facilities that permit private communication between faculty members and students;

(13)

Provides a number of faculty members that is adequate for the number of students enrolled;

(14)

Provides clear and accurate information to students about the school’s expectations of students in the school’s courses;

(15)

Ensures that a student who is pursuing a degree is making continuous progress toward the degree;

(16)

Before a student enrolls in the school, informs the student that a school to which the student might transfer retains the discretion whether to accept the transfer of credits earned at the school;

(17)

Provides official transcripts of faculty members to the commission; and

(18)

Pays the fee imposed by ORS 348.607 (Fee for exemption application). [2005 c.546 §2; 2011 c.353 §2; 2011 c.637 §181; 2013 c.747 §180]
Note: See second note under 348.597 (Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615).

Source: Section 348.604 — Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors348.­html.

348.005
Policy on student financial aid
348.007
Financial aid eligibility for students with modified or extended diplomas
348.015
Definitions
348.017
Requirements for contracts between post-secondary institutions of education and third party financial firms for disbursement and management of financial aid funds
348.100
Student loan information provided to students enrolled in institutions of higher education
348.105
Loan obligations enforceable against minor
348.180
Definitions
348.183
Legislative intent
348.205
Oregon Opportunity Grant program
348.250
Procedure for awarding grants under ORS 348.260
348.260
Oregon Opportunity Grant
348.263
Award of moneys from Oregon Opportunity Grant program to reward student persistence and encourage degree completion
348.266
Opportunity Grant Fund
348.267
Marketing of tax credit
348.268
Scholarships for current or former members of National Guard
348.270
Scholarships for children of public safety officers
348.272
Scholarships for current or former foster children
348.280
Award of scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272
348.290
Financial aid to study barbering, hairdressing, manicure and esthetics
348.295
Scholarships for culturally and linguistically diverse teacher candidates
348.303
Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative
348.394
Definitions for ORS 348.394 to 348.406
348.398
Department of Education authority
348.401
Grant eligibility
348.403
Stipend eligibility
348.406
Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund
348.440
Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448
348.444
Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program
348.448
Program eligibility
348.470
Legislative findings
348.500
Purpose
348.505
“Financial aid” defined
348.511
Office of Student Access and Completion
348.520
Duties of director
348.530
Powers
348.560
Staff
348.563
Authority of Higher Education Coordinating Commission to require fingerprints
348.570
Funds in State Treasury
348.576
STEM Fund
348.580
Agreements with community foundations
348.582
Definitions
348.584
Provision of information about affordability and value of institutions of higher education
348.586
Prohibited promotional activities for institutions of higher education
348.590
Continuous appropriation of certain funds
348.592
Loan cancellation insurance
348.594
Definitions for ORS 348.594 to 348.615
348.596
Purpose of ORS 348.594 to 348.615
348.597
Applicability of ORS 348.594 to 348.615
348.601
Degree Authorization Account
348.603
Duties of commission relating to degree authorization and nondegree programs
348.604
Exemption from ORS 348.594 to 348.615
348.605
Restrictions and duties of exempted schools
348.606
Prohibition on conferring or offering of degree before approval obtained
348.607
Fee for exemption application
348.608
Certification by exempt school
348.609
Representation of possession of academic degree
348.612
Probation or suspension or revocation of approval
348.613
Bond or letter of credit requirement for schools approved to confer academic degree
348.615
Appeal procedure
348.616
Minimum criteria for certification of employer program
348.618
Requirements for program certification application
348.621
Requirements for tax credit certification application
348.696
Education Stability Fund
348.702
Oregon Growth Account
348.716
Oregon Education Fund
348.748
Short title
348.750
Definitions
348.751
Textbook affordability plan
348.752
Coordination of OER Program
348.756
Report on OER Program
348.757
Designation of courses whose materials consist of open or free textbooks or other low-cost course materials
348.900
Needs assessment for health care occupations
348.910
Applied baccalaureate degrees
348.950
Education Commission of the States
348.992
Criminal penalty
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