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MO HB1974
Bill
Status
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Clem Smith
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "College Credit Disclosure Act" requiring non-regionally accredited institutions of higher education in Missouri to disclose their accreditation status during the admission application process in writing
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Requires students to sign acknowledgment of the disclosure (in writing or electronically) prior to registering for any class granting college-level credit
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Mandates disclosure language in at least 14-point font warning that credits may not be transferable to regionally accredited institutions including universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges, or trade schools
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Exempts institutions of higher education affiliated with religious organizations that are accredited by a national faith-related accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education
Legislative Description
Establishes the College Credit Disclosure Act that requires a higher education institution to disclose its unaccredited status to students before enrollment
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/11/2014