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title: "TEACH-OUT (ACEN Title IV Programs Only)"
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| The ACEN requires a[ teach-out agreement](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AM/pages/1825341541) or a [teach-out plan](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AM/pages/1829339390) from a governing organization/nursing program it accredits when:
1. A teach-out agreement or a teach-out plan is requested as a way for a governing organization/nursing program to demonstrate its obligation to fulfill its educational commitment to currently enrolled nursing students.
2. A governing organization decides to close the institution, a nursing program, or an off-campus instructional site or branch campus where 100% of a nursing program is offered.
3. The ACEN Board of Commissioners places the governing organization/nursing program on continuing accreditation for good cause.
4. The ACEN Board of Commissioners denies the governing organization/nursing program continuing accreditation.
5. The ACEN has reasonable cause for concern regarding the financial stability and/or continuing operations of a governing organization/nursing program it accredits.
6. The ACEN grants candidacy to a governing organization/nursing program and the ACEN is the Title IV gatekeeper for the governing organization/nursing program.
See for more information. |
## **Form for Teach-Out**
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| | See [Closings](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SC1/pages/1998028860). |
## **Submission**
Teach-Out Plans and Teach-Out Agreements should be submitted through the [Substantive Change Portal](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/6/group/10/create/74).
For more information please review [Policy #14 Reporting Substantive Changes](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/policy14)