California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009: exemptions.
- Exempts historic nonprofit colleges merged with accredited institutions from state oversight requirements.
- Allows exempted institutions to contract with state regulators for complaint handling.
- Applies only to nonprofit colleges incorporated in 1877 that merged with larger accredited institutions.
Senator Arreguín's proposal to modify California's Private Postsecondary Education Act creates a targeted exemption for certain long-established educational institutions from standard regulatory requirements. The legislation establishes specific criteria for exemption: institutions must have incorporated in California in 1877, operated continuously as independent nonprofits until 2022, and merged with an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution.
Under the proposed changes, qualifying institutions would be classified as independent institutions of higher education while maintaining oversight through a modified framework. These institutions may enter into contracts with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for complaint review and resolution. The execution of such contracts would formally establish their authority to offer degree and certificate programs in accordance with federal regulations.
The amendment adds to existing exemptions in the Education Code, which currently cover institutions ranging from recreational programs to accredited law schools. This new provision creates a distinct category for legacy institutions that have merged with larger educational entities, allowing them to operate under contractual bureau oversight rather than full regulatory compliance while preserving mechanisms for student protection.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Roger NielloR Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Steven ChoiR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Exempts historic nonprofit colleges merged with accredited institutions from state oversight requirements.
- Allows exempted institutions to contract with state regulators for complaint handling.
- Applies only to nonprofit colleges incorporated in 1877 that merged with larger accredited institutions.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senator Arreguín's proposal to modify California's Private Postsecondary Education Act creates a targeted exemption for certain long-established educational institutions from standard regulatory requirements. The legislation establishes specific criteria for exemption: institutions must have incorporated in California in 1877, operated continuously as independent nonprofits until 2022, and merged with an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution.
Under the proposed changes, qualifying institutions would be classified as independent institutions of higher education while maintaining oversight through a modified framework. These institutions may enter into contracts with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for complaint review and resolution. The execution of such contracts would formally establish their authority to offer degree and certificate programs in accordance with federal regulations.
The amendment adds to existing exemptions in the Education Code, which currently cover institutions ranging from recreational programs to accredited law schools. This new provision creates a distinct category for legacy institutions that have merged with larger educational entities, allowing them to operate under contractual bureau oversight rather than full regulatory compliance while preserving mechanisms for student protection.
Latest Voting History
Roger NielloR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Steven ChoiR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |