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AL SB418

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Sections 10A-1-7.02 and 16-46-3 of the Alabama Code to allow out-of-state nonprofit entities offering online programs to operate in Alabama without additional state approval if they are regionally accredited and located in a state participating in a regional authorization reciprocity agreement approved by the Governor.

  • Adds a new exemption (subsection 10) to Chapter 16-46-3 for out-of-state nonprofit online education providers that meet regional accreditation standards and are in states with Governor-approved reciprocity agreements.

  • Foreign entities exempt from Chapter 46, Title 16 requirements are not required to register under the corporation chapter (Section 10A-1-7.02).

  • 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

Indefinitely Postponed

4/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation Education2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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