Establishes procedures for not-for-profit colleges and universities to register new curricula or programs of study with the Department of Education.

The bill amends the education law to add a new section detailing the registration process for new curricula or programs of study offered by not-for-profit colleges and universities. It mandates that these institutions follow the procedures and criteria established by the Regents and the Commissioner for academic program approval. The Commissioner is required to maintain a database accessible to institutions, providing information on the status of submitted requests. Institutions must notify the Commissioner of any intent to offer approved programs in a distance learning format.

Establishes procedures for not-for-profit colleges and universities to register new curricula or programs of study with the Department of Education.

The bill amends the education law to add a new section detailing the registration process for new curricula or programs of study offered by not-for-profit colleges and universities. It mandates that these institutions follow the procedures and criteria established by the Regents and the Commissioner for academic program approval. The Commissioner is required to maintain a database accessible to institutions, providing information on the status of submitted requests. Institutions must notify the Commissioner of any intent to offer approved programs in a distance learning format.