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Section 49-7-2021 - Use of word "college" in institution's name

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An accredited postsecondary educational institution may not use the word 'college' in its name without a qualifier, unless the institution:(1) Meets the definition of 'college' in § 49-7-2003;(2) Has been approved by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to offer degree level programs; and(3) Offers or is seeking approval to offer at least one (1) degree program.Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 831, s 2, eff. 4/29/2014.