On March 17, 2009, The Rules Committee will conduct the general committee business of the Rules Committee to include discussion of the following Rules: 6E-1.003, 6E-1.0032, 6E-1.0041, 6E-2.004, 6E-4.001, 6E-2.001, 6E-2.002, 6E-2.0061, 6E-2.008, 6E-2....

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Commission for Independent Education

The Commission for Independent Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: March 17, 2009, Rules Committee, 9:00 a.m. – until business is concluded, but no later than 12:00 Noon; March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Accreditation Review Committee meeting for consideration of Higher Learning Commission; March 18, 2009, Commission meeting, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Orlando Marriott – Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida 32646
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: On March 17, 2009, The Rules Committee will conduct the general committee business of the Rules Committee to include discussion of the following Rules: 6E-1.003, 6E-1.0032, 6E-1.0041, 6E-2.004, 6E-4.001, 6E-2.001, 6E-2.002, 6E-2.0061, 6E-2.008, 6E-2.0081, F.A.C. The Accreditation Review Committee will conduct the general committee business of the Accreditation Review Committee on March 17, 2009. Consideration of recognition of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC) pursuant to Section 1005.32(1)(b), Florida Statutes.
The Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Degree Granting Institutions and Non-Degree granting institutions on March 18, 2009 for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Application for Annual License, Motions for Extension of License, Motions for Request for Extension of Time to Comply with Contingencies, Reports, Approved Applicant Letters Sent, Licenses Sent, Closed Schools, Agent Training Programs, Annual Renewals, Extension of Annual License, Licenses by Means of Accreditation, Annual Reviews of License By Means of Accreditation, Substantive Change Applications, Name Change Applications, Attorney and Executive Director Reports, Applications for Exemption for Religious Colleges.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.
For more information, you may contact: Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.