You are probably aware that for the last two and a half years the BPPVE (Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education) has been closed.

Well, I am happy to report that with the passage of Assembly Bill 48 a new Bureau BPPE ( Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education) is being established in its place.

For schools without previous approval, that opened during the last two and half years, this is an opportunity to apply for State approval for their institutions.

For schools that were approved, it is now their chance to have their status updated.

You should review the Bureau website at www.bppe.ca.gov thoroughly and download AB 48 for the latest regulations on postsecondary schools in California.

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_0001-0050/ab_48_bill_20091011_chaptered.pdf

Also take the time to download the "unofficial copy" of the regulations..

Unofficial copy of Regulations as Adopted 2/1/10, official copy pending publication.

If you are not on the Bureau's email list now would be a good time to subscribe for email updates. 

https://app.dca.ca.gov/bppve/subscribe.asp

If you have any questions I can help you with feel free to contact me. I have worked as Private Postsecondary School Consultant in California for a number of years and have extensive experience. Whether you want to open a private career school or start an allied health school or if you are simply looking into the feasibility of starting your own school or college I can assist you.