in-20250514-IR-571250277RAA: 570 IAC 2-1-1

TITLE 571 BOARD FOR PROPRIETARY EDUCATION Regulatory Analysis LSA Document #25-277 I. Description of Rule II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties All postsecondary credit-bearing proprietary educational institutions, as defined at IC 21-18.5-2-12, are impacted by this rule. This currently totals 104 institutions. However, the number changes annually.

IV. Changes in Proposed Rule

This rulemaking will not make any substantive changes to current practice or current fees. This rulemaking's sole purpose is to ensure the agency's compliance with IC 4-22-2-19.6 by incorporating the Board's current fee structure into the Indiana Administrative Code. This specific rulemaking incorporates the fee structure as it relates to application, authorization and renewal fees. 570 IAC 2-1-1 Adds applicability section stating the definitions in the rule apply throughout the article. 570 IAC 2-1-2 Defines the board for proprietary education. The definition references Indiana Code for simplicity and consistency between the rule and law. 570 IAC 2-1-3 Defines institution. The definition references Indiana Code for simplicity and consistency between the rule and law. 570 IAC 2-1-4 Defines institution with a physical presence. This definition is needed for clarity when looking at the fee schedule to differentiate the types of institutions. 570 IAC 2-1-5 Defines institution with no physical presence. This definition is needed for clarity and to differentiate from the term above. 570 IAC 2-1-6 Defines program. This definition further clarifies terms used in the fee schedule so impacted parties will understand what each fee is referencing. 570 IAC 2-1-7 Establishes the application cycle and requires the payment of the applicable fee in the fee schedule. 570 IAC 2-1-8 Establishes the renewal cycle and requires the payment of the applicable fee in the fee schedule. 570 IAC 2-1-9 Establishes the fee schedule. This schedule is put into rule to comply with HEA 1623 (2023), and for clarity for impacted parties. V. Benefit Analysis VI. Cost Analysis VII. Sources of Information To develop this rule, the Board relied on the current fee structure which can be found at https://www.in.gov/bpe/forms-and-applications/new-institution-authorization/. Historical data on the amount of application, authorization and renewal fees collected from institutions was provided by Board staff.

VIII. Regulatory Analysis

Given that this rulemaking will not impose any new costs but has the benefit of ensuring the Board complies with IC 4-22-2-19.6, it is the Board's judgment that this rulemaking will have a positive impact on the state and regulated entities.

IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions

Ross Miller, Director of State Authorization and Reciprocity 101 W Ohio, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Rmiller@che.in.gov 317-232-1033 Notice of Determination Received: May 8, 2025