CA AB1344

Requires out-of-state private postsecondary institutions to disclose to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education whether they or their controlling officers/investors have faced adverse state or federal actions, accreditor sanctions, or civil settlements exceeding $250,000 within the previous 5 years before registration approval.

Mandates registered institutions enrolling California students to notify the bureau within 30 days of specified adverse events, including authorization revocations, enforcement actions, accreditor sanctions, or settlements exceeding $250,000.

Authorizes the bureau to limit or deny new student enrollment pending review if an adverse notification is received, and permits institutions to seek judicial review of bureau decisions through writ of mandate actions.

Extends registration validity from 2 years to 5 years and requires the bureau to publish a list of registered institutions and a designated email address for California residents to submit complaints.

Becomes operative July 1, 2022, with the bureau required to adopt emergency regulations for an updated registration form by January 1, 2022.