0032 Fair Consumer Practices Sample Clauses

0032 Fair Consumer Practices. (1) This rule implements the provisions of Sections 1005.04 and 1005.34, F.S., and establishes the regulations and standards of the Commission relative to fair consumer practices and the operation of independent postsecondary education institutions in Florida. (2) This rule applies to those institutions as specified in Section 1005.04(1), F.S. All such institutions and locations shall demonstrate compliance with fair consumer practices. (3) The definitions contained in Section 1005.02, F.S. and Rule 6E-1.003, F.A.C., apply equally herein unless expressly indicated otherwise. (4) All advertising and promotional literature shall be accurate and not misleading to the public. A copy of each advertisement shall be available to the Commission upon request for inspection at each location providing administrative services. The level of educational programs provided shall be disclosed. Compliance with subsection 6E-2.004(5) and paragraph 6E-2.004(11)(c), F.A.C., regarding recruitment, admissions, and advertising, is required of all institutions operating or soliciting students in Florida. See paragraph (6)(j) of this rule for requirements for statements regarding job opportunities. If any information is provided to students regarding salaries, such information shall be limited to accurate and unexaggerated representations of entry level salaries reflective of employees having the same skills, education, and experience as the students will have upon graduation. If advertising violations occur, the Commission shall require an institution to receive prior approval of future advertising copy before publication or broadcasting. Continued advertising violations shall result in probation with conditions and fines, or revocation of licensure pursuant to Sections 1005.34 and 1005.38, F.S. Any placement claims, employment predictions, or salary projections used by the institution in its recruiting efforts shall be accurate, and based upon reliable statistical data which shall be provided to all prospective students and to the Commission upon request. It is the responsibility of the institution to ensure that all such claims are kept up to date and reflect actual current conditions and job market projections, taking into account the anticipated needs in the local community. Advertisements shall contain citations of the source of such claims. The institution shall maintain backup documentation to support the citations. (5) Any licensed institution offering a program which does...
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