An Act To Permit Andover College To Issue Degrees under New Ownership

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  Andover College was purchased by Kaplan Higher Education Corporation; and

Whereas,  Andover College was given authority to issue degrees under its new ownership for one year until full permission is granted by the Legislature; and

Whereas,  it is imperative that this legislation be passed as soon as possible so that Andover College may continue to issue degrees; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Sec. 1. Issue degrees. Andover College may issue degrees under its new ownership to all who satisfactorily complete the courses of instruction as the directors of the Kaplan Higher Education Corporation may from time to time prescribe.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.