Granting of degrees, diplomas, or certifications -- Board approval -- Termination of previous approval

(1) (a) An institution of higher education may not issue a degree, diploma, or certificate outside of the institution of higher education's primary role, as described in Section 53H-3-602, unless the institution of higher education receives approval from the board of the adequacy of the study for which the degree, diploma, or certificate is offered. (b) A student shall demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the following before receiving a bachelor's degree or teaching credential: (i) the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States; and (ii) the fundamental role of religion in United States history and the primacy of religious liberty to American constitutional government. (2) Degrees, diplomas, and certificates issued before the effective date of this section do not require board approval. (3) The board may terminate the granting of previously approved degrees, diplomas, and certificates if the degrees, diplomas, or certificates are inconsistent with the primary role prescribed by the board for the affected institution of higher education.