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GA SB478
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Barry Loudermilk
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AI Summary
- Nonpublic postsecondary institutions in Georgia may apply for a streamlined "authorization to operate by means of accreditation" from the commission if they meet specific eligibility criteria
- Eligible institutions must have operated legally in Georgia for at least 10 consecutive years, held institutional accreditation recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education for at least 10 consecutive years, and have no unresolved complaints or actions in the past 12 months
- Institutions granted this authorization cannot be required to submit information or reports beyond what their accrediting association already requires, though they must still pay renewal fees and follow other applicable requirements
- Any new or existing program that exceeds the level or scope of an institution's accreditation requires the institution to obtain a separate regular authorization to operate
- Amends Code Section 20-3-250.8 under Georgia's "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990," as offered by the Senate Higher Education Committee substitute
Legislative Description
Education; provide authorization to operate by means of accreditation for nonpublic postsecondary institutions; certain requirements
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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