§ 20-A §2907 — Nontraditional limited purpose school approval

1.
Requirements.
A nonprofit institution, not otherwise approved under this subchapter, may operate as an approved nontraditional limited purpose school if it demonstrates a commitment to the educational process and to the State's youth by possessing the following:
2.
Approval.
The commissioner shall base approval of a school under this section on the school's ability to meet the requirements set forth in subsection 1 and on an annual on-site review by the department.
3.
Removal of basic approval.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may remove approval from any nontraditional limited purpose school for failure to meet applicable approval requirements.
4.
Ineligible for state subsidy.
A school eligible for approval under this section shall not be eligible for state subsidy.
5.
Credit.
High school credit for programs completed at a school approved under this section may be granted to students by the school in which they are enrolled full time.
6.
Taxation.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner's approval of an institution as a nontraditional, limited purpose school shall not alter that institution's current status for the purpose of state or local taxation.

Legislative History

PL 1987, c. 250 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A47 (AMD).