Bill > SB790

This bill authorizes the Governor to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements for distance education by January 1, 2028, which would allow out-of-state postsecondary educational institutions to offer online courses to California students through a standardized approval process. The bill requires the Governor to designate a state agency to implement and oversee the agreement, and establishes specific conditions for entering such an agreement, including maintaining consumer protections, preserving the state's authority to investigate complaints, and ensuring that participating institutions meet certain standards. Postsecondary educational institutions can apply to a designated "portal entity" for approval to operate under the interstate agreement, and the bill requires the establishment of memorandums of understanding between various educational governing bodies to coordinate complaint resolution and oversight. Beginning January 1, 2028, accredited nonprofit and public higher education institutions would be exempt from certain state registration requirements if they are approved through the interstate reciprocity agreement, which aims to streamline the process for out-of-state institutions to offer distance education to California students while maintaining robust student protections.

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