Initial licensure
Applying to the CIE to license a new nonpublic postsecondary institution.
Services
Matters Mark can assist Florida private postsecondary institutions with.
Routine CIE licensing help
Renewals & annual reports
License renewals, annual reporting, and other recurring obligations to the Commission.
Program approvals
Requests to add or modify programs at a licensed institution.
Ownership & location changes
CIE requirements when an institution changes ownership, relocates, or adds a location.
Ongoing compliance
Meeting the standards of Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 6E, Florida Administrative Code.
Legal representation when problems arise
CIE investigations & complaints
Responding to complaints, investigations, and notices from the Commission.
Disciplinary proceedings
Representation before the Commission when disciplinary action is proposed against an institution.
License denials, revocations & appeals
Challenging a proposed denial or revocation, including hearings before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and appeals.
Board of Nursing matters
Regulatory and enforcement matters for nursing programs before the Florida Board of Nursing and Department of Health.
Every matter is different; no particular outcome can be guaranteed.
Government relations
As a registered lobbyist, Mark provides advocacy for private nursing schools and other private postsecondary institutions with Florida’s legislative and executive branches.
Agencies & forums
- Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE)
- Florida Department of Education
- Florida Board of Nursing
- Florida Department of Health
- Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH)
- Florida Legislature & executive agencies
- Florida state and federal courts
Received a notice of deficiency, a complaint, or a proposed denial? Contact Mark to discuss your institution’s options.
Call (850) 907-3301 Request a free consultation