SB418 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Colleges and universities, participation in reciprocity agreements with other member states to generate without additional state approval or authorization in other member states, Secs. 10A-1-7.02, 16-46-3 am'd.

Summary

SB418 would expand Alabama's use of reciprocity agreements to allow member-state colleges to operate in Alabama without extra state approvals and adds a new exemption for certain out-of-state online programs.

What This Bill Does

It amends Alabama law to participate in reciprocity agreements that let colleges and universities from member states operate in Alabama without additional state authorization. It adds a specific exemption for out-of-state nonprofit entities that offer online programs if they are regionally accredited and located in a state participating in a Governor-approved regional reciprocity agreement. It maintains existing exemptions for various types of private schools and programs, keeping those exemptions valid if conditions stay the same.

Who It Affects

• Out-of-state nonprofit colleges and universities offering online programs that are regionally accredited and located in a state with a Governor-approved regional reciprocity agreement; they could operate in Alabama without separate Alabama licensure.
• Alabama private postsecondary schools and other exempt institutions, which will continue to qualify for exemptions under current categories; the new online-program exemption primarily affects out-of-state online providers.

Key Provisions

• Adds an exemption for out-of-state nonprofit entities that offer online programs of instruction if approved by a regional accreditation authority and located in a state participating in a regional authorization reciprocity agreement approved by the Governor.
• Explicitly authorizes Alabama to participate in reciprocity agreements allowing member-state colleges and universities to operate in Alabama without additional state approval or authorization.
• Preserves existing exemptions for other categories of schools and programs, ensuring those exemptions remain valid.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Colleges and Universities