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Notice: 30056243

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Commission for Independent Education

Chapter:

Exempt Religious Colleges

Overview

RULE:

6E-5.001

Religious Institution Letter of Exemption

PURPOSE:

To implement the provisions of House Bill 1255 (Chapter 2025-110, Laws of Florida, section 33), which revises Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes, governing the Commission for Independent Education.

SUMMARY:

Modifications to Rule 6E-5.001, Religious Institution Letter of Exemption, F.A.C., include that nonpublic religious postsecondary educational institutions are exempt from licensure by the Commission for Independent Education provided that they meet specified statutory criteria and submit a properly completed CIE Form 113.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1005.06 (1)(f) 3.c., 1005.22(1)(d), F.S.

LAW:

1005.06(1)(f), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/7/2025 Vol. 51/195

COMMENTS:

From 10/7/2025 To 10/28/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-18743 CIE Form 113, Affidavit for Religious Institution Letter of Exemption

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