What is required for a school to receive a temporary licensure?

For a school to receive temporary licensure, it must have less than two graduating classes. This provision is often in place to ensure that newer institutions have the opportunity to establish their programs and demonstrate their effectiveness without facing the same scrutiny as more established schools. The rationale behind this requirement is to provide a pathway for new programs to gain experience and to allow them time to develop their curriculum and instructional methods before being held to more stringent standards typically applied to longer-standing institutions.

Other conditions, such as receiving significant violations or having a comprehensive pass rate below the minimum standard, would typically indicate issues within the school's operation or educational quality, which could instead lead to penalties rather than eligibility for temporary licensure. Therefore, having fewer than two graduating classes is the key criterion for being eligible for a temporary licensure, allowing the institution to grow and improve without immediate burdens that could hinder its development.