Section 3332.22
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Online program manager" means an entity that is not an institution of higher education as defined under "The Higher Education Act of 1965," 20 U.S.C. 1001 that enters into an agreement with a career college or school to provide marketing and recruitment services and at least one additional service, including course design, technology, or faculty training, to support an accredited online degree program.
(2) "Career college or school" means a school subject to this chapter and a private institution exempt from regulation under this chapter as prescribed in section 3333.046 of the Revised Code, if the institution has a program with a certificate of authorization pursuant to Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code.
(B) If a career college or school enters into a contract with an online program manager, the career college or school shall ensure the contract is in compliance with relevant program standards and requirements.
(C) A career college or school that enters into a contract with an online program manager shall post on each online degree program web site it maintains that it utilizes an online program manager for services. The career college or school shall require the online program manager to identify itself when providing services to students.
(D) A career college or school shall not permit an online program manager to control, make decisions regarding, administer, or disburse student financial aid.
Last updated July 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- September 30, 2025 – Enacted by House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly [ View September 30, 2025 Version ]