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HRD's policy to not recognize college degrees from institutions that are not regionally-accredited is not arbitrary and capricious.
The Commission denied an examination appeal brought by a candidate who took the 2025 Statewide Fire Lieutenant promotional examination as he failed to complete the required ECT&E on-line claim.