Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6N-1.001 - Definition of Terms

Terms used in these rules are defined in Section 1000.35, F.S.

(1) "Accredited" means holding institutional accreditation by name as a U.S.-based institution from an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

(2) "Council" means the Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council.

(3) "C-RAC guidelines" mean the Interregional Guidelines for the Evaluation of Distance Education adopted by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions.

(4) "Distance Education" means instruction offered by any means where the student and faculty member are in separate physical locations, including, but not limited to, online, interactive video, or correspondence courses or programs.

(5) "In-State institution" means an institution of higher education that holds its legal domicile in the State.

(6) "Investigation" means any governmental action taken by an agency under the authority of the State of Florida.

(7) "Member institution" means a postsecondary educational institution approved by the Council to participate in a reciprocity agreement.

(8) "National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement" or "NC-SARA" means the national organization that administers the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

(9) "State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement" or "SARA" means the agreement specifying procedures and conditions for reciprocal recognition of institutions approved to provide distance education by states that are members of NC-SARA.

(10) "Student" means the recipient or intended recipient of postsecondary educational activities as provided under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6N-1.001

Rulemaking Authority 1000.35(10) FS. Law Implemented 1000.35(3), (5)-(7) FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 191, October 3, 2017 effective 10/17/2017, Amended by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 078, April 21, 2020 effective 5/5/2020.

New 10-17-17, Amended 5-5-20.