Missouri statutes authorize the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to develop and administer, through the MDHEWD, rules and regulations for the oversight of proprietary schools in the state. It is important to note that the term "proprietary" in the title of this program is somewhat ambiguous. Although private, for-profit schools are within the jurisdiction of the program and comprise the largest number of certified schools, tax status is not the central factor in determining whether a particular school is subject to the requirements of the program and must submit an application.
Rules for Certification of Proprietary Schools - Code of State Regulations (CSR)
Missouri Statutes for Certification
The rules and regulations for the proprietary school certification program are based on the authority granted to the MDHEWD in sections 173.600 through 173.619 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo). The standards and criteria contained in these statutory provisions provide the framework for the program requirements. More information about each section is available below:
- RSMo Section 173.600 - Definitions
- RSMo Section 173.602 - Certificate of approval required to offer courses for sale or solicit students
- RSMo Section 173.604 - Minimum standards for certification of proprietary school-- out-of-state applicants
- RSMo Section 173.606 - Application for certification, contents--investigation of applicant --certificates nontransferable--temporary certificate--right of appeal if certificate denied
- RSMo Section 173.608 - Fee for certificate--disposition
- RSMo Section 173.610 - Tuition--obligation or instrument of payment subject to defenses and setoffs--exceptions
- RSMo Section 173.612 - Coordinating board for higher education to administer law--powers and duties--rules and regulations, suspension and reinstatement
- RSMo Section 173.614 - Advisory committee--appointment, qualifications, terms--powers and duties--expenses
- RSMo Section 173.616 - Schools and courses that are exempt from sections 173.600 to 173.618
- RSMo Section 173.618 - Unlawful practices--injunction, board action--penalty
- RSMo Section 173.619 - Rules, promulgation