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MO HB1974

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Clem Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires students to sign acknowledgment of the disclosure (in writing or electronically) prior to registering for any class granting college-level credit

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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