§ 53A-1a-708. Enforcement and penalties.

(1)

(a) The board shall require private schools to submit signed affidavits assuring the private school will comply with the requirements of this part.

(b) If a school fails to submit a signed affidavit after having an opportunity to provide explanations and request delays, the board may:

(i) deny the private school permission to enroll scholarship students; and

(ii) interrupt disbursement of or withhold scholarship payments.

(2) The board may investigate complaints and convene administrative hearings for an alleged violation of this part.

(3) Upon a finding that this part was violated, the board may:

(a) deny a private school permission to enroll scholarship students;

(b) interrupt disbursement of or withhold scholarship payments; or

(c) issue an order for repayment of scholarship payments fraudulently obtained.

Enacted by Chapter 35, 2005 General Session