- (1) Definitions. As used in this rule, a “letter of exemption” means a letter issued by the Commission to a nonpublic religious postsecondary educational institution providing that the institution has met the requirements of state law and is exempt from licensure.
- (2) The Commission shall issue an annual letter of exemption, after receipt of a properly completed CIE Form 113 and upon approval from the Commission. CIE Form 113, Affidavit for Religious Institution Letter of Exemption, is incorporated by reference to become effective December 2025 (HYPERLINK "http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18743"http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18743). CIE Form 113 may be obtained without cost, from the Commission’s website at www.fldoe.org/cie or by writing to the Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
- (3) The sworn affidavit, CIE Form 113, shall be executed by an Officer, Director or person holding a similar office with the religious institution.
- (4) The Commission shall not issue a letter of exemption until it has received a properly completed CIE Form 113 and granted approval. Upon request from the Commission, the institution shall submit documentation demonstrating compliance with s. 1005.06(1)(f) and s. 1005.04, F.S., including paragraph 6E-1.0032(6)(i), F.A.C. The institution shall submit such documentation within 30 days after the request.
- (5) Duration. A letter of exemption is valid for one year from the date reflected on the letter. However, if the Commission is unable to supply the letter of exemption to an institution after the institution has timely submitted a completed CIE Form 113, the previous year’s letter of exemption will remain in effect until the Commission issues a new letter of exemption or until the Commission denies the completed CIE Form 113 at a public meeting.
Rulemaking Authority 1005.06(1)(f)3.c., 1005.22(1)(d) FS. Law Implemented 1005.06(1)(f) FS. History–New 6-22-09, Amended 12-21-25.