10A NCAC 09 .3225         Accrediting organizations and star rating equivalency

(a)  The Commission shall reassess an accreditation's star-rating equivalency, as set forth in Rule .3207 of this Section, if the standard for earning the accreditation is revised and may increase or decrease the accreditation's star rating equivalency based on the assessment in its discretion.

(b)  The Commission may approve additional accreditations from national early childhood education accreditation organizations and determine their star-rating equivalency upon request by the accrediting organization.

(c)  Reassessments and assessments described in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule shall be based on educational and programmatic standards of the accrediting organization and how they compare to or exceed the requirements of this Section.

History Note:        Authority S.L. 2024-34; 42 USCS 9858e; 45 CFR 98.45;

Eff. July 1, 2025.