Rulemaking Docket of the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education

Subject Matter of Rule

Adding rules to the Indiana Administrative Code at 571 IAC complies with IC 4-22-2-19.6. This rule will incorporate the Board's current fee structure into the Indiana Administrative Code. Continued compliance with the aforementioned statutes and the continuance of current administrative operations necessitate the Board exercise its formal rulemaking authority under IC 21-18.5-6-27 to incorporate a fee structure into the Indiana Administrative Code pursuant to IC 4-22-2-19.6.

Notice of Intent

Adding rules to the Indiana Administrative Code at 571 IAC complies with IC 4-22-2-19.6. This rule will incorporate the Board's current fee structure into the Indiana Administrative Code. Continued compliance with the aforementioned statutes and the continuance of current administrative operations necessitate the Board exercise its formal rulemaking authority under IC 21-18.5-6-27 to incorporate a fee structure into the Indiana Administrative Code pursuant to IC 4-22-2-19.6.

Small Business Economic Impact Statement

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IEDC Comments

Pursuant to Indiana Code 4-22-2.1-5(c)(2), as the Small Business Ombudsman for the state of Indiana, I have reviewed the proposed rule and economic impact analysis associated with the rule changes contained in LSA Document #25-2 (proposed rule) submitted to the Indiana Small Business Ombudsman by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. I have found the following to be true.

Proposed rule LSA #25-2 amends 570 Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 2-1-1-9 in order to codify the existing fine structures which the Indiana Commission for Higher Education practices when issuing fines and civil penalties.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s provided analysis displays a proper due diligence and understanding of how implementation must be carried out to ensure compliance while minimizing the potential impact to small businesses and individuals. Based upon this statement and review, the Indiana Small Business Ombudsman supports the proposed rule related to the economic impact on small businesses if the Office of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s conclusions reflect the actual result after promulgation. If there are any questions about these comments, please contact me at ombudsman@iedc.in.gov.

Proposed Rule

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Monday, July 7, 2025  at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDING 571 IAC
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Kent Weldon Board Room
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984 or Microsoft Teams Need help?
The public may attend the BPE meeting in person or join remotely using the following:
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The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments from the public prior to consideration of adoption of these rules by the BPE. All interested persons are invited and will be given reasonable opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed rule.
If BPE does not receive substantive comments during the public comment period or public hearing, the rule may be adopted with text that is the same as or does not substantially differ from the proposed rule.
Copies of these rules are now on file at the Board for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana and are open for public inspection and copying.
Ross Miller
Director of State Authorization and Reciprocity
Indiana Commission for Higher Education/Indiana Board for Proprietary Education

Under IC 4-22-2-23, notice is hereby given that on July 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Board for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Board for Proprietary Education (BPE) will hold a public hearing on adding rules at 571 IAC 1 concerning incorporating BPE's current board adopted fee schedule into the Indiana Administrative Code, in compliance with IC 4-22-2-19.6, to maintain current administrative operations.
Notice of First Public Comment Period: 20250122-IR-571250002FNA

Monday, July 7, 2025  at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDING 571 IAC
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Kent Weldon Board Room
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984 or Microsoft Teams Need help?
The public may attend the BPE meeting in person or join remotely using the following:
To join by video, use the following Microsoft Teams website address, meeting ID, and passcode:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 265 127 904 056 4
Passcode: vZ3sU9Vp,
To join by phone, dial 1 317-552-1674.  When prompted, enter phone conference ID: 445 405 601#.

SUMMARY/RESPONSE TO COMMENTS

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) received no public comment during the public hearing on July 7, 2025. 

Monday, July 7, 2025  at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDING 571 IAC
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Kent Weldon Board Room
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984 or Microsoft Teams Need help?
The public may attend the BPE meeting in person or join remotely using the following:
To join by video, use the following Microsoft Teams website address, meeting ID, and passcode:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 265 127 904 056 4
Passcode: vZ3sU9Vp,
To join by phone, dial 1 317-552-1674.  When prompted, enter phone conference ID: 445 405 601#.

Notice of Public Hearing

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SUMMARY/RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) requested public comment from January 22, 2025, through February 21, 2025, and during the public hearing on February 24, 2025. The ICHE received no comments in response to the Notice of First Public Comment Period; there were no public comments submitted during the comment period and no public comments presented during the public hearing.

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDING 571 IAC
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Kent Weldon Board Room
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984 or Microsoft Teams Need help?
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Phone conference ID: 959 139 040#

Under  IC 4-22-2-23 notice is hereby given that on February 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Board for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Board for Proprietary Education (BPE) will hold a public hearing on adding rules at  571-IAC 1 concerning incorporating BPE’s current board adopted fee schedule into the Indiana Administrative Code, in compliance with IC 4-22-2-1 9. 6, to maintain current administrative operations.

Public Hearing Date and Location

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Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDING 571 IAC
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Kent Weldon Board Room
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984 or Microsoft Teams Need help?
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Meeting ID: 281 902 154 010
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Phone conference ID: 959 139 040#

Public Comments

BPE is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways:
(1) By mail or common carrier to the following address:
LSA Document #25-2 BPE Fee Schedule
Ross Miller, Director of State Authorization and Reciprocity
Board of Proprietary Education
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1033

(2) By email to rmiller@che.in.gov. PLEASE NOTE: Email comments will not be considered part of the official
written comment period unless they are sent to the address indicated in this notice.

(3) Attend scheduled public hearing.

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDING 571 IAC
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 300 Kent Weldon Board Room
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984 or Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 281 902 154 010
Passcode: wE7G8Vx7
Dial in by phone
+1 317-552-1674
Phone conference ID: 959 139 040#

COMMENT PERIOD DEADLINE
All comments must be postmarked or time-stamped not later than February 21, 2025.

Public Comments may be inspected at this location

Comments may be inspected at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education located at 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Please contact Ross Miller at rmiller@che.in.gov to make an appointment.

Adoption of Final Rule

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Submission to the Attorney General

March 27, 2025

Deadline for Attorney General’s action

May 22, 2025

Submission to the Governor’s Office

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Final Rule filed with the Indiana Register

Effective Date of Rule

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