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AL HB321

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

William Poole

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

HB321 Summary

  • Amends Alabama Code Sections 10A-1-7.02 and 16-46-3 to allow out-of-state nonprofit entities offering online instruction to operate in Alabama without additional state approval or authorization if they participate in a regional authorization reciprocity agreement approved by the Governor or Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

  • Requires out-of-state nonprofit entities to be regionally accredited by an accrediting authority recognized by the United States Department of Education to qualify for the exemption.

  • Adds Section 16-46-3(a)(10) as a new exemption category for qualifying out-of-state nonprofit colleges and universities operating under regional reciprocity agreements.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Colleges and universities, participation in reciprocity agreements with other member states to generate without additional state approval or authorization in other member states, Secs. 10A-1-7.02, 16-46-3 am'd.

Colleges and Universities

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor on April 1, 2014 at 7:22 p.m. on April 1, 2014.

4/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2014
Education Policy1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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