On April 29, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider All Degree Granting Institutions and all Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions ...

 

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: Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET

PLACE: Virtual via GoToMeeting, Commission for Independent Education

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://www.gotomeet.me/DOEStaff/commission-for-independent-education.

You can also dial in using your phone. United States: [phone], Access Code: 453-339-485

Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com, Meeting ID: 453 339 485 Or dial directly: 453339485@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##453339485

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: On April 29, 2020, 8:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider All Degree Granting Institutions and all Non-Degree granting Institutions 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, Applications 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 Licenses, 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, Informal Hearings, Improper School Closure Reports, Rules Committee report and vote on proposed language and the General Business of the Commission. Public Comment: The Commission is committed to promoting transparency and public input during its public meetings. Speakers are requested to submit a written comment by e-mailing Executive Director, Sam Ferguson, at [e-mail] one(1) business day before the meeting and to indicate whether they represent a group or faction. The Commission will hear public comment only regarding issues on the agenda. Individuals and representatives of groups will generally be allotted three minutes, but the time may be extended or shortened at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair may impose a cumulative time limit for all public comment on any agenda item.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Commission Office at 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 Office at 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 Office at Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.