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        <ReturnReference>PART X:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CSLF IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS PROVIDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CSLF HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. CSLF'S FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2009 ARE CLOSED AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS AND CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS. IF APPLICABLE, CSLF WOULD RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TAX MATTERS AS PART OF OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AND INCLUDE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES IN ACCRUED EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. CSLF DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY INTEREST OR PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TAX MATTERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>CSLF CONTRACTED ALL ADMINISTRATION TO EDUCATION SOLUTION PARTNERS, LLC ("ESP").</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CERTAIN STATUTORY BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO DESIGNATE ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THEIR POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE GOVENOR AND VARIOUS LEGISLATORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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