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The Florida Statutes

The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title XVI
EDUCATION
Chapter 246
Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions
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CHAPTER 246

NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

246.011  Purpose.

246.013  Participation in the common course designation and numbering system.

246.021  Definitions.

246.031  State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities.

246.041  Powers and duties of board.

246.051  Administration by board.

246.061  Expenditures.

246.071  Rules of State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities.

246.081  License, certificate of exemption, or authorization required; exceptions.

246.084  Authorization.

246.085  Certificate of exemption.

246.087  Licensing requirements.

246.091  License period and renewal.

246.093  Permission to operate.

246.095  Fair consumer practices; condition of operation.

246.101  Fees.

246.111  Denial, probation, or revocation of license or certificate of exemption.

246.121  Designation "college" or "university".

246.131  Injunctive relief.

246.141  License not to be considered accreditation.

246.151  Penalties.

246.201  Legislative intent.

246.203  Definitions.

246.205  State Board of Nonpublic Career Education.

246.207  Powers and duties of board.

246.211  Expenditures.

246.213  Power of State Board of Education.

246.215  License required.

246.216  Exemption from licensure.

246.217  License period and renewals.

246.219  License fees.

246.220  Surety bonds or insurance.

246.222  School administrator training.

246.2235  School closings.

246.225  No tax exemptions.

246.226  Disciplinary proceedings.

246.2265  Additional regulatory powers while disciplinary proceedings are pending; cease and desist orders.

246.227  Injunctive relief; unlicensed operation of a school; cease and desist notice; civil penalty.

246.228  Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board.

246.229  Enforcement.

246.231  Penalties.

246.232  Hazing policy.

246.31  Institutional Assessment Trust Fund.

246.50  Certified Teacher-Aide Welfare Transition Program; participation by independent postsecondary schools.