FL S1542

Exempts faith-based, degree-granting entities (colleges, universities, seminaries) from Commission for Independent Education jurisdiction if not government-funded and located or providing instruction in Florida.

Requires faith-based institutions to annually submit a sworn affidavit verifying that degree program duration is consistent with commission standards and consumer practices comply with section 1005.04 (excluding subsection 1005.04(1)(g) and related administrative rules).

Directs the commission to issue a certificate of authorization to faith-based institutions that meet verification requirements.

Exempts faith-based institutions issuing only nondegree certificates from fair consumer practice compliance requirements, with certificates not transferable to degree-granting institutions.

Effective July 1, 2014.