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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,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
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.
 
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes Andover College to issue degrees under its new ownership.