ACLAS: Is this even legal?

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Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
October 22, 2024

All consumers are advised that Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has not obtained a Certificate of Authorization or Notice of Exemption to operate from the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (“GNPEC”).

Pursuant to Georgia law, unless a Notice of Exemption has been issued by GNPEC, “[n]o person, agent, group, or entity of whatever kind, alone or in concert with others, shall…[o]perate in this state a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or conduct postsecondary activities in this state unless issued a current certificate of valid authorization by [GNPEC’s] executive director.” See O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3 and O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.7(a)(l).

Accordingly, to the extent this institution is operating, it does so without GNPEC’s permission, and GNPEC has concerns about the nature of this entity's operations. Consumers are strongly encouraged to consider this information prior to applying to or enrolling in this institution.

Please direct questions or inquiries regarding this matter to info@gnpec.ga.gov.
https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resour...mer-alerts