FL S0828

Creates s. 1002.47 to allow faith-based postsecondary institutions to operate without a license by submitting a sworn affidavit of statutory compliance oversight to the Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice by April 1 each year.

Requires institutions to obtain a license if any Florida resident students receive state or federal financial aid, excluding veterans' benefits.

Establishes minimum credit hour requirements for degrees (60 semester hours for associate degrees, 120 for bachelor's, 30 above bachelor's for master's) and requires most degree programs to include liberal arts and general education courses.

Mandates institutions adopt policies on nondiscrimination, credit transferability, and refunds (full refund only within 5 business days of first payment).

Requires institutions to include disclaimers if accredited by non-U.S. Department of Education-recognized agencies and to cease operations if unable to prove compliance within 45 days of receiving notice of noncompliance.