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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.68.02.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="68" chapter_num="02" heading="Suspension or Revocation of Accreditation of a Training Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department may suspend or revoke the accreditation from any program which:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>No longer meets the requirements established under this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Fails to submit in a timely manner:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Any information requested by the Department; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Notification of curriculum modification;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Falsifies training program information; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Fails to comply with applicable laws or regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall proceed with the suspension or revocation in accordance with the provisions in COMAR 10.01.03.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Department shall send written notice of the suspension or revocation of accreditation to the training program and identify the specific deficiencies.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Within 30 calendar days after receipt of written notice, the CHW certification training program may submit to the Department:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A written plan by the CHW certification training program to meet the applicable deficiencies; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A written response setting forth documentation that the program is meeting and maintaining each of the applicable requirements described in this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Based on deficiencies and the program’s response, if any, the Department may suspend, revoke or reinstate accreditation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Appealing a Decision to Suspend or Revoke Accreditation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A CHW certification training program may appeal the decision to suspend or revoke the accreditation by submitting a request in writing to the Department within 30 calendar days of the date on the notice of suspension or revocation of accreditation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a CHW certification training program submits an appeal, the Department shall within 60 calendar days:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Grant or deny the appeal; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Respond in writing to the applicant:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Indicating whether the appeal has been granted or denied; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Providing an explanation of the decision.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Department may not refund a fee if an accreditation is suspended or revoked.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>An applicant may request a hearing within 10 calendar days after receipt of written notice.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>After receiving the request, the Department shall follow hearing procedures in accordance with COMAR 10.01.03.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>