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ID H0361

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proprietary schools must obtain a surety bond or other board-approved financial instrument issued by a state-authorized insurer as a condition of registration to indemnify students for losses from school failures or contract breaches
  • The director may submit demands to the surety bond on behalf of students when losses occur due to school failures to satisfy tuition contracts or violations of proprietary school regulations
  • Neither the bond principal nor surety may terminate coverage without providing 120 days' prior written notice to the director
  • Proprietary schools accredited by an accreditation organization recognized by the board are exempt from the surety bond or other financial instrument requirement

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to proprietary schools to revise provisions relating to a condition of registration and to provide for an exemption.

PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 6, 2014 Session Law Chapter 35 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/31/2014
Education1/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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