Bill Summary: HB 5117

• Effective January 1, 2020, for-profit institutions requiring students to enter agreements that limit class action participation, restrict claims, or require dispute resolution in inconvenient forums must disclose the number of claims made against the institution (including claims against parent organizations or subsidiaries) in their licensing applications to the Office of Higher Education.

• For-profit institutions must describe the nature of rights asserted in student claims and update the status of such claims as part of their initial or renewed institutional licensure or accreditation applications.

• The Office of Higher Education's executive director may require additional details regarding claims beyond the mandatory disclosures.

• Out-of-state institutions operating distance learning programs without participating in the nationwide state authorization reciprocity agreement must submit applications to the Office of Higher Education and agree to similar standards established by the office.

• The Office of Higher Education shall establish a graduated fee schedule for application and renewal fees for non-participating out-of-state institutions, based on the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled.