FL H0875

Defines "academic degree" as associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees, excluding occupational associate degrees.

Requires institutions to disclose accreditation status to prospective students and prohibits advertising accreditation unless the accrediting agency is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Mandates unaccredited institutions offering academic degrees to provide a specific written disclosure statement in large bold capital letters to prospective students prior to enrollment.

Requires licensed institutions to notify the Commission for Independent Education of any changes in accreditation status and mandates the commission maintain website lists of licensed accredited institutions and institutions advertising non-federal accreditation.

Expands licensure requirements to include institutions offering postsecondary education through distance or correspondence education to Florida students, regardless of physical location.