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Home > California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Under the direction of the Chief the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) provides oversight and regulation of private postsecondary educational institutions operating in California. The Bureau Chief is appointed by the California Governor, with confirmation required from the State Senate. The Bureau, which is housed within the Department of Consumer Affairs, has the primary responsibility of protecting the public interest through effective and efficient administration and enforcement of the Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.
Leeza Rifredi, Deputy Bureau Chief
General E-mail: bppe@dca.ca.gov [1]
Licensing E-mail: bppe.licensing@dca.ca.gov [2]
Enforcement E-mail: bppe.enforcement@dca.ca.gov [3]
Student Tuition Recovery Fund/Closed Schools E-mail: bppe.strfclosedschool@dca.ca.gov [4]
Annual Fee E-mail: bppe.annualfee@dca.ca.gov [5]
California Community College Chancellor’s Office California State University Chancellor’s Office University of California Office of the President
Unless exempt, a person shall not open, conduct, or do business as a private postsecondary educational institution in this state without obtaining an approval to operate from the Bureau. The definition for private postsecondary educational institution is contained in California Education Code (CEC) §94858. Exemptions are contained in CEC §94874 and §94874.1.
Institutions offering programs leading to a field that requires licensure in this state are also required to have approval from the relevant licensing entity.
Numerous educational programs require approval from a separate licensing entity. Those licensing entities can be found on the Department of Consumer Affairs website. http://www.dca.ca.gov/about_dca/entities.shtml [8]
Exemptions are contained in CEC §94874 and §94874.5.
An exempt institution is not required to obtain proof of exemption, but can obtain proof of exemption through an application process: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/verification_exempt.pdf [9]
An institution that is exempt from the Bureau may still be required to obtain approval from a licensing board or other governmental agency, depending on the institution and its program offerings.
Only institutions with a physical presence in the State of California are eligible for Bureau regulation and oversight. The physical presence could be the corporate offices of an institution conducting 100% online education.
See above. Questions regarding whether an institution’s activities within California constitute a physical presence should be directed to the Licensing unit.
The Bureau does not have a definition of physical presence
Questions regarding whether specific activities constitute a physical presence can be forwarded to the Bureau’s Licensing Unit or the Bureau Chief.
http://www.bppe.ca.gov/applications/index.shtml [10]
The timeline for processing an application is dependent on several factors including whether the application is complete when submitted to the Bureau.
Institutions must maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including submitting appropriate renewal applications.
In addition to the Annual Reporting requirements contained in CEC 94834 and 5 C.C.R. 74110, institutions are required to provide data/information to the Bureau upon request and during periodic compliance inspections and investigations.
Yes, for violations of the statutes and regulations.
Yes, depending on how the system is structured and/or accredited. Questions should be directed to the Licensing Unit. Accredited institutions should review: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/schools/accredited_institutions.shtml [11]
Public institutions are not regulated by the Bureau.
Institutions should review applicable laws and regulations: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/lawsregs/index.shtml [12]
Fees are outlined in CEC 94930.5 and 5 C.C.R. 74000-74006.
There may be additional costs associated with the institution seeking approval and maintaining compliance. Failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in enforcement actions with related penalties. Article 18 of the Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 outlines enforcement provisions and penalties.
Fees are outlined in CEC 94930.5 and 5 C.C.R. 74000-74006. http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/approval_accredited.pdf [13]
http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/verification_exempt.pdf [9]
Reciprocal agreements are not discussed in the Bureau’s authorizing statute.
Please contact the Bureau Chief to discuss reciprocal agreements.
The Bureau is open to discussing reciprocal agreements.
http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml [14]
Compaint Form [15]
California Education Code 94944 outlines the fine for unlicensed activity.
Yes. Please see the California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8 and 5 C.C.R.
The information below is from Cooley LLP:
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[1] mailto:bppe@dca.ca.gov
[2] mailto:bppe.licensing@dca.ca.gov
[3] mailto:bppe.enforcement@dca.ca.gov
[4] mailto:bppe.strfclosedschool@dca.ca.gov
[5] mailto:bppe.annualfee@dca.ca.gov
[6] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/
[7] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/lawsregulations/ppe_act.shtml
[8] http://www.dca.ca.gov/about_dca/entities.shtml
[9] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/verification_exempt.pdf
[10] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/applications/index.shtml
[11] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/schools/accredited_institutions.shtml
[12] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/lawsregs/index.shtml
[13] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/approval_accredited.pdf
[14] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml
[15] http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/complaint.pdf