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Virginia Private, Career and Vocational School Licensure LawyersPost-secondary career schools, colleges and vocational institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia are strictly regulated by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Operating a non-exempt school without first obtaining licensure is prohibited by Virginia law, and these regulations are strictly enforced by SCHEV. Our attorneys have extensive experience working with SCHEV to obtain licensure for career/vocational schools and colleges, or a possible exemption from regulation.
The Virginia licensure process is very complicated and difficult to navigate, and the on-going compliance requirements imposed by Virginia law are particularly hard to follow. Sometimes, creative structuring of the school's curriculum and course offerings can minimize the cost of obtaining licensure and ease the burden of complying with the licensure requirements. In addition, SCHEV's required refund policies and the ever-evolving nature of the SCHEV guidelines warrant special, on-going attention to ensure compliance.
Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver can effectively assist school owners obtain licensure to operate in Virginia, because we understand and are very familiar with the rules and regulations that apply to Virginia schools, and the licensure process in general. Our Virginia private and career school clients engage us to monitor their school for on-going compliance after licensure, since SCHEV is allowed to make unannounced inspection visits. If an inspector finds deficiencies during such a visit, penalties will be imposed upon the school ranging from a demand to correct the deficiencies to revocation of the school's license, depending on the nature of the violation.
Whether you are considering applying for licensure in Virginia, in the middle of the process, or whether your school is already licensed, our firm can provide valuable assistance with maintaining or obtaining a license to operate in Virginia.
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