Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education

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..

UUnofficial 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

The latest email update I received stated:

Good Morning,

The information session scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM will be broadcast on the web. In order to access the webcast use the following link: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/multimedia/webcast_current.shtml

THE VIDEO FEED WILL BEGIN APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE EVENT. At that time there will be a link that will enable you to view the webcast.

The webcast will be recorded and will be available on the website www.bppe.ca.gov in the future.

The information session will be held in the Hearing Room at the Department of Consumer Affairs, 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA Suite S-102 We have reached capacity and are no longer taking registrations to attend in person.

THERE IS NO NEED TO REGISTER IN ORDER TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION ON THE WEB.

This information session will cover transition provisions, approvals and applications. Future information sessions are being planned to cover other topics. Those information sessions will be webcast as well. We do not have the capacity to take questions from web participants during the webcast. If you have questions after the webcast you may e-mail them to bppve@dca.ca.gov.

I will be watching the video feed with great interest. I recommend you tune in.

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 a nursing school or if you are simply looking into the feasibility of starting your own school or college I can assist you.

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