1. (1) No later than July 1 of each year, ALSDE, in consultation with ACCS and ACHE, shall prepare and publish a report on the impact of the Move On When Ready Program during the previous academic year. The report shall include, but not be limited to,

   1. (a) the number of students in each school district participating in the program,
   2. (b) the number completing the program,
   3. (c) the number graduating from high school, and
   4. (d) the number earning a postsecondary credential.

2. (2) No later than September 1 of each year, ACHE, in consultation with ACCS and ALSDE, shall prepare and publish a report on the funds of the Move On When Ready Program during the previous academic year. The report shall include, but not be limited to,

   1. (a) the number of participating students enrolled in each participating institution,
   2. (b) the total amount of program funds paid to each participating institution on behalf of participating students,
   3. (c) the number earning a postsecondary credential, along with the programs of study in which the participating students enrolled.
3. (3) The institutional review will enable the Commission to express an opinion of the administrative controls and of the compliance aspects of the Move On When Ready Program at the participating institution.

4. (4) The participating institution shall make all records and information relative to the Move On When Ready Program available to the reviewer whose primary objectives for performing institutional reviews are as follows:

   1. (a) To determine whether the participating institution's reports present information accurately and in conformity with the Move On When Ready Program policies and procedures, and whether all reports are prepared on a consistent basis from one academic period to the next;
   2. (b) To determine whether the institution has implemented and is utilizing reasonable procedures and internal controls for effectively discharging management responsibilities and for adequately protecting the state's interest;
   3. (c) To review institutional records and report on areas of noncompliance; and
   4. (d) Based upon the review, to provide constructive recommendations to the institution.

5. (5) The reviewer will provide a written report to the participating institution and shall include:

   1. (a) Any findings of inaccuracies in institutional reports;
   2. (b) Any inconsistencies in institutional reports;
   3. (c) Conclusions regarding the adequacy of administrative controls;
   4. (d) Any areas of noncompliance; and
   5. (e) Recommendations for improvement.
6. (6) If the participating institution does not concur with all items in the written report, a written appeal should be submitted to the Executive Director of the Commission.

7. (7) When an institutional review reveals sufficient problems pertaining to the Move On When Ready Program at a participating institution, the Executive Director of the Commission may:

   1. (a) Impose a temporary suspension of the Move On When Ready payments to the institution;
   2. (b) Suspend the institution from participation in the program for an indefinite period of time;
   3. (c) Demand repayment of any Move On When Ready Program funds to the State of Alabama to remedy a violation of applicable laws, regulations, agreements, or operating procedures; or
   4. (d) Refer any problems to the Attorney General of the State of Alabama for appropriate legal action.
8. (8) A suspended institution may request a hearing by the Commission. The institution shall be notified in writing of the time and place of such ACHE hearing.

9. (9) After such hearing, ACHE shall determine (at an official meeting of the Commission) whether to:

   1. (a) Continue the suspension pending the receipt of any additional information the Commission may require;
   2. (b) Continue the Executive Director's suspension subject to limitations or exceptions,
   3. (c) Revoke or lift the suspension and restore the institution to full participation as authorized under the regulations;
   4. (d) Terminate the institution's eligibility for an indefinite period of time;
   5. (e) Demand repayment of any Move On When Ready Program funds to the State of Alabama to remedy a violation of applicable laws, regulations, agreements, or operating procedures; or
   6. (f) Take any other appropriate action the Commission deems necessary, including referral to the Attorney General of the State of Alabama for appropriate legal action.

Author: Stephanie C. Dolan

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §16-5-1; Alabama Act 2025-412.

History: New Rule: Published March 31, 2026; effective May 15, 2026.