Bill > SB790

This bill eliminates the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) and requires the Governor to designate a state agency as the principal coordinating entity for postsecondary education. The bill authorizes the Governor to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements for distance education, which would allow out-of-state educational institutions to operate in California under certain conditions. Starting January 1, 2028, any public or private entity offering degree programs through distance education to California students must either be approved under an interstate reciprocity agreement or register with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The designated coordinating entity will have responsibilities including implementing the Master Plan for Career Education, coordinating intersegmental state policies, and serving as a portal for interstate education agreements. The bill establishes detailed requirements for entering into these agreements, including protecting student interests, maintaining consumer protection standards, and ensuring that participating institutions can be investigated and held accountable for complaints. Additionally, the bill updates registration and operational requirements for out-of-state educational institutions, ensuring they provide comprehensive information about their accreditation, legal history, and institutional practices when seeking to operate in California.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education

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