Or. Admin. R. 851-021-0035 – Closing of an Approved Nursing Education Program

(1) When the educational institution anticipates the voluntary closing of a nursing education program, it must notify the Board in writing, stating the reason, plan for teach out and transfer, and date of the intended closing. The educational institution must follow closing procedures as per OAR 583-030-0061.
(2) The program must continue to meet the standards in OAR Chapter 851 Division 21 until closure.
(3) When the Board denies or withdraws approval of a program, the educational institution must comply with the following procedures:
1. (a) The program must close after the institution has made a reasonable effort to assist in the transfer of students to other approved nursing education programs. A timeframe for the transfer process must be established by the Board; and
2. (b) The date on which the last student was transferred must be the closing date of the program unless otherwise designated by the Board.

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ORS 678.150