Mexico
EnglishConnect in Mexico
Summary
September 18, 2017
*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.
1. Legal Entity:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico, Religious Association, a Mexican association (the “AR”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Mexico. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Mexico. The AR has the corporate authority to administer the EnglishConnect program.
2. Regulations and Licensing Requirements:
The AR is not subject to any regulations or licensing requirements, including but not limited to those for education, when it administers the EnglishConnect program, as long as the courses do not have any official accreditation and as long as the AR does not advertise the program to the general public.
3. Tax Consequences:
The AR is not subject to any tax consequences or reporting obligations if it administers the EnglishConnect program since it offers these courses free of charge. Administering the EnglishConnect program will not jeopardize the AR’s current tax exempt status and activities can take place in meetinghouses without jeopardizing their property tax exemptions. There are no tax consequences or reporting requirements arising from the nominal charge for course materials.
4. Other:
Other than those listed below, there are no legal issues arising from the AR’s administration of the EnglishConnect program in Mexico.
a. Parental Consent. There are no requirements for parental consent for participants over the age of 12.
b. Missionary Visas. Missionaries may teach EnglishConnect courses in Mexico without causing issues with their existing visas.
c. Certificates. The AR may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. Issuing certificates of completion will not subject the AR to additional laws or regulations.
d. Participant Disclosure. We recommend that the AR provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials. This can be accomplished by including such language in the standard online registration materials.