Florida CIE Commission News
APPLICATION DEADLINES & MEETINGS
UPDATED AUGUST 2026
Stay up to date with the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) news. Save the dates to watch the meetings live on YouTube.
Application Deadlines
Are you considering opening a Florida career school or college? The upcoming application due dates are:
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September 1, 2026
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November 1, 2026
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January 1,2026
On average, the licensing process takes 6 to 9 months for a complete, well-prepared application. The commission expects applications to include all required exhibits. Let us help you prepare a winning package.
Commission Meetings
Watch the Florida Commission meetings live via YouTube and see new schools answering commissioners' questions. Once your application process is complete, it will be your turn to present your school and get approved!
The commission meets every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The upcoming scheduled meetings are:
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September 24 & 25, 2026
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November 19 & 20, 2026
Sep 2026 Meeting Information
DAY 1 - September 24, 2026
Degree-Granting Institutions
Starting at 9 a.m.
Agenda - Available a week before the meeting
DAY 2 - September 25, 2026
Vocational & Trade Schools
Starting at 9 a.m.
Agenda - Available a week before the meeting
New applicants are included under the Application for Provisional Licensure section at the beginning of each day's agenda. We will update the agenda and links information once available.
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Visit Start a Vocational School or College in Florida to learn the basics and access free resources to help you get started with your career school, college or university Florida license application.
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