(1) The commission may not grant or renew a license unless the institution seeking the action provides the commission with a sworn statement of compliance with rules regarding fair consumer practices.
(2) The commission may examine any complaint against an institution under its jurisdiction and, if the institution is found to be routinely handling these matters correctly, the complaint shall be considered closed. Complaints under this subsection against accredited institutions, if not resolved, shall be forwarded to the accrediting agency for any appropriate action. The institution shall notify the commission of any and all actions taken by the accrediting agency in response to the complaint.
(3) Failure to comply with this section is cause for denial or revocation of a license.
History.—s. 257, ch. 2002-387.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code
Chapter 1005 - Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Part III - Licensure of Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions (Ss. 1005.31-1005.39)
1005.31 - Licensure of institutions.
1005.32 - Licensure by means of accreditation.
1005.33 - License period and renewal.
1005.34 - Fair consumer practices; condition of operation.
1005.36 - Institutional closings.
1005.37 - Student Protection Fund.
1005.375 - Violations; penalties.
1005.38 - Actions against a licensee and other penalties.
1005.385 - Authority to issue citations.
1005.39 - Continuing education and training for administrators and faculty.