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CA SB1351

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Arreguin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Limits the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to granting no more than 3 exemptions per year and 6 total exemptions under this provision

  • Authorizes the Bureau to require private postsecondary institutions operating in Alameda County to provide at least 24 months' advance written notice before ceasing operations

  • Exempts qualifying institutions from Student Tuition Recovery Fund requirements if they meet the $1 billion endowment threshold

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Business, Professions and Economic Development3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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