6E-5.001: Religious Institution Letter of Exemption
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 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.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1005.22(1)(d) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1005.06(1)(f) FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: May 19, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus, Student Center, Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Samuel L. Ferguson, Executive Director, Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400; (850)245-3206
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
6E-5.001 Religious Institution Letter of Exemption.
(1) Definitions. As used in this rule, a “letter of exemption” means a letter issued by the Commission to a religious college providing that the institution has met the requirements of state law and is not subject to governmental oversight.
(2) The Commission shall issue a letter of exemption no more than once annually, after receipt of a properly completed application on CIE Form 113. CIE Form 113 is incorporated by reference to become effective upon the effective date of this rule. CIE Form 113 may be obtained without cost, from the Commission’s website at www.fldoe.org/cie or by writing to the Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
(3) The sworn affidavit portion of CIE Form 113 shall be executed by an Officer, Director or person holding a similar office with the religious institution.
(4) The Commission shall not issue a letter of exemption where it has not received a properly completed CIE Form 113.
(5) Duration. A letter of exemption is valid for one year from the date reflected on the letter.
Rulemaking Authority 1005.22(1)(d) FS. Law Implemented 1005.06(1)(f) FS. History–New ________.