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Notice: 7025242

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:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to set forth the procedure the Commission will utilize to issue a letter confirming that a religious post secondary institution is exempt from governmental oversight by the state of Florida.

SUMMARY:

Under Section 1005.06(1)(f), F.S., a religious college may operate without governmental oversight if it annually verifies certain information to the Commission for Independent Education. After receipt of this information, the Commission for Independent Education is authorized to provide the religious institution a letter confirming that it has met the requirements for an exemption from oversight. The proposed rule incorporates a form that must be utilized in order for the Commission to issue a letter confirming that an institution is exempt.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1005.22(1)(d) FS.

LAW:

1005.06(1)(f) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/17/2009 Vol. 35/15

COMMENTS:

From 4/17/2009 To 5/8/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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