27700113 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27700113
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division:	Commission for Independent Education


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	The Commission for Independent Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	November 8, 2023 – Commission meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. – Degree granting institutions November 8, 2023 –Rules Committee beginning upon the conclusion of the Degree granting institutions. November 9, 2023 – Commission meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. – Non-Degree granting institutions November 9, 2023 – Rules Committee beginning upon the conclusion of the Non-Degree granting institutions.

PLACE:	This meeting will be conducted via communications media technology, specifically Zoom webinar. The meetings may be accessed as follows: CIE Webinar 11-8-23 You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 8, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: CIE Webinar 11-8-23 Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ccW9XzvkTnaXrQwX5KIHKA Phone Call in: +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US Webinar ID: 857 7819 7813 Passcode: 161828 CIE Webinar 11-9-23 You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 9, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: CIE Webinar 11-9-23 Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NOf9AOTAQXyUVwBDq3OuIQ Phone Call in: +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US

Subject:	On November 8, 2023 and November 9, 2023 – upon conclusion of the Degree granting institutions and Non-Degree granting institutions Commissioners and staff will discuss changes for private postsecondary institutions licensed by the Commission for Independent Education as a result of legislative changes found in HB 1537 (Chapter 2023-39, Sections 10-14, Laws of Florida). These changes include modifications to the following rules: 6E-1.003, 6E-1.0032, 6E-2.004, and 6E-4.001, Florida Administrative Code. The Commissioners will also consider the adoption of draft rule language to be presented to the State Board of Education for final approval. On November 8, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider All Degree Granting Institutions and on November 9, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. all Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Applications for Annual License, Motions for Extension of License, Motions for Request for Extension of Time to Comply with Contingencies, Reports, Approved Applicant Letters Sent, Licenses Sent, Closed Schools, Agent Training Programs, Annual Renewals, Extension of Annual Licenses, Licenses by Means of Accreditation, Annual Reviews of License By Means of Accreditation, Substantive Change Applications, Name Change Applications, Attorney and Executive Director Reports, Request for Variance, Applications for Exemption for Religious Colleges, Improper School Closure Reports, review and vote on application for recognition for Licensure by Means of Accreditation and the General Business of the Commission. Public Comment: The Commission is committed to promoting transparency and public input during its public meetings. Speakers are requested to submit a written comment by emailing Executive Director, Tiffany Hurst, at Susan.Hood@fldoe.org one (1) business day before the meeting and to indicate whether they represent a group or faction. The Commission will hear public comment only regarding issues on the agenda. Individuals and representatives of groups will generally be allotted three minutes, but the time may be extended or shortened at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair may impose a cumulative time limit for all public comment on any agenda item.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: The Commission Office at Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida a32399-0400 or by calling 850-245-3200.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	10/25/2023 Vol. 49/208


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