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CS/SM 1654 - Memorial to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Postsecondary Programs
by Higher Education Committee and Senator Wise
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Higher Education Committee (HE)
This Senate Memorial provides the United States Department of Education with a list of the private postsecondary institutions that are exempt from licensure and are authorized to operate postsecondary education programs in Florida. The memorial complies with 34 CFR s. 600.9, by providing documentation necessary for the listed institutions and their students to remain eligible for federal student financial aid programs. The effective date of the new regulations is July 1, 2011, and state affirmation of these institutions must be completed by then in order to remain eligible for federal financial aid programs.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 0-0