2025 Ohio Revised Code
Title 17 | Corporations-Partnerships
Chapter 1713 | Educational Corporations
Section 1713.032 | Online Program Manager Contracts.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 1713.032 (2025)
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Effective: September 30, 2025

Latest Legislation: House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly

(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 private institution of higher education to provide marketing and recruitment services and at least one additional service, including course design, technology, or faculty training, to support an online degree program.

(2) "Private institution of higher education" means a private institution of higher education with a certificate of authorization, or seeking authorization, from the chancellor of higher education under Chapter 1713. of Revised Code.

(B) If a private institution of higher education enters a contract with an online program manager, the institution shall ensure the contract is in compliance with relevant program standards and requirements.

(C) A private institution of higher education 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 institution shall require the online program manager to identify itself when providing services to students.

(D) A contract between a private institution of higher education and an online program manager is not a public record for purposes of section 149.43 of the Revised Code.

(E) A private institution of higher education shall not permit an online program manager to control, make decisions regarding, administer, or disburse student financial aid.

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