Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia intends to consider amending the following regulations: 8VAC40-31, Regulations Governing Certification of Certain Institutions to Confer Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates. The purpose of the proposed action is to revise and enhance the regulations governing certified postsecondary institutions operating in Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 23-276.3 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on August 19, 2009.

Agency Contact: Linda H. Woodley, Director, Private and Out-of-State Postsecondary Education, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 9th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-2938, FAX (804) 225-2604, or email lindawoodley@schev.edu.