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 require not-for-profit colleges and universities to register new curricula or programs of study with the Department of Education. It outlines the criteria for registration, including maintaining a physical presence in the state for ten years, being accredited by a recognized agency, and approval by the relevant governing body. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations. The bill also mandates the establishment of a database to track the status of curriculum or program approval requests.

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 require not-for-profit colleges and universities to register new curricula or programs of study with the Department of Education. It outlines the criteria for registration, including maintaining a physical presence in the state for ten years, being accredited by a recognized agency, and approval by the relevant governing body. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations. The bill also mandates the establishment of a database to track the status of curriculum or program approval requests.