1. A. Before September 30 of each year, the Board shall provide written notice to each licensee specified in A.R.S. § 32-3072(B) from which an assessment, as defined in A.R.S. § 32-3071(1), is due. The Board shall send the notice by certified mail and ensure that the notice specifies the amount of the assessment, date the assessment is due, and penalty for failing to pay the assessment timely. As authorized by A.R.S. § 32-3072(B), the Board shall determine the amount of the assessment as follows:

   1. 1. The assessment for a licensee seeking renewal of a regular or provisional license shall be based on the number of newly enrolled students for the 12-month period identified on the license renewal application required under R4-39-108 or R4-39-107(D).
   2. 2. The assessment for a new licensee shall be based on the number of newly enrolled students during the fiscal year ending June 30.
2. B. Using data available on June 30, the Board shall determine annually the amount of funds in the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (“Fund”). If the Fund balance exceeds $500,000, the Board shall require an assessment only from a licensee that was newly or provisionally licensed during the fiscal year that ended on June 30.

3. C. If a licensee disputes the amount of an assessment, the Board shall place the matter on the agenda for a public meeting. The licensee disputing an assessment shall be prepared to:

   1. 1. Submit information or documents showing why the assessment is believed to be incorrect; and
   2. 2. Have a representative present to address the Board.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4256, effective September 12, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 921, effective June 4, 2016 (Supp. 16-2).