HB563 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Postsecondary Education Department, flight schools exempt from licensure requirement, Sec. 16-46-3 am'd.

Summary

HB563 would exempt certain Alabama flight schools that do not teach conventional academic subjects from the state's postsecondary licensure requirement.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new exemption to the licensure rules for flight schools that offer flight training but do not provide traditional academic subjects like grammar, spelling, or math. The exemption remains as long as conditions stay valid, and accreditation-related changes can affect the exemption with due process. Exempted private schools may voluntarily apply to be licensed without surety, and there are specific record-keeping requirements if a school ceases operations, plus an effective date tied to passage.

Who It Affects

• Flight schools in Alabama that offer flight training but do not offer conventional academic subjects will no longer be required to obtain licensure from the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
• Accredited private schools (including those that are exempted under this act and those not exempted) are subject to accreditation rules; if an accrediting action withdraws or suspends accreditation, exemptions can be affected, and due process applies; exempted schools may also choose to seek licensure without surety.

Key Provisions

• Adds new exemption (Section 16-46-3) for flight schools defined by Section 23-1-352(29) in which conventional academic subjects are not offered.
• Exemption remains valid as long as the conditions are met; if accreditation for a non-exempted situation is withdrawn, exemption status can be forfeited until accreditation is restored; due process is allowed prior to exemption withdrawal; a grace period is provided for reacquiring accreditation after ownership changes.
• Exempted private schools may voluntarily request licensure without surety under Sections 16-46-5 and 16-46-6.
• If an exempted school ceases operations, its records (academic, attendance, financial aid) must be deposited with the appropriate office; depending on the school type, records go to the continuing school, the administrative office of a church/ministry, the public school superintendent, or the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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Subjects

Postsecondary Education Department