(1) In addition to the action described under RCW 28C.10.120(5), a school may appeal the following:

(a) A denial of an exemption under RCW 28C.10.030(6).

(b) A denial, suspension or revocation of licensing under RCW 28C.10.050.

(2) An appeal filed by a school will result in an administrative hearing conducted by a designated hearings officer in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW (see RCW 28C.10.120):

(a) The hearings officer will make findings and conclusions in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The findings, conclusions, and any recommendations for action will be submitted to the executive director for final action pursuant to RCW 34.05.464.

(b) The executive director may accept or reject, in whole or in part, any recommendations made by the hearings officer, may remand for further findings, or take any other action deemed appropriate under the circumstances, pursuant to the provisions of the act and these rules.