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CA SB1351
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Arreguin
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AI Summary
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Exempts nonprofit out-of-state universities from California private postsecondary education regulations if they take over existing Alameda County campuses facing imminent closure, provided they have at least $1 billion in endowment and regional accreditation
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Limits the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to granting no more than 3 exemptions per year and 6 total exemptions under this provision
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Authorizes the Bureau to require private postsecondary institutions operating in Alameda County to provide at least 24 months' advance written notice before ceasing operations
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Exempts qualifying institutions from Student Tuition Recovery Fund requirements if they meet the $1 billion endowment threshold
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Restricts exemptions to specific campuses only, prohibiting use as precedent for new campus development or expansion elsewhere in California
Legislative Description
California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009: exemptions: Alameda County campus closures.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and ED.
3/4/2026