Regional Innovation Strategies Program definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 13

In addition to the defined terms set forth in subpart A of this part, the following term applies specifically to the RIS Program: (1) An educational institution in any State that— (i) Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 1091(d); (ii) Is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (iii) Provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor's degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary of Education; and (iv) Is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary of Education for the granting of (2) (i) Any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and that meets the provisions of paragraphs (1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this definition; and (ii) An educational institution in any State that, in lieu of the requirement in paragraph (1)(i) of this de

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 13:§ 312.5