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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 10.39.02.10" title_num="10" subtitle_num="39" chapter_num="02" heading="Voluntary Closure.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When a training program provider considers closing a program, the training program provider shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notify the Board in writing of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The intended closing date; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The arrangements for custody and safeguarding of student and graduate records; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Continue the program until the committed class schedule of currently enrolled students is completed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Custody of Student Records.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If the training program provider is a facility or educational institution that will continue to function, the facility or educational institution shall assume responsibility for the student and graduate records of the closed training program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Except as provided in §B(1) of this regulation, a training program provider that is required to obtain approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) shall file student and graduate records, or legible copies of those records, with MHEC in accordance with Education Article, §11-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A training program provider that is not required to obtain MHEC approval shall reach a mutual agreement with the Board about the disposition of student records.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <annotations>
    <annotation type="History" />
  </annotations>
</regulation>