CA SB790

Authorizes the Governor to enter into one or more interstate reciprocity agreements for distance education on behalf of California by January 1, 2028, after issuing written findings and holding a joint legislative committee hearing

Requires the Governor to designate a state agency, department, or office as the "portal entity" to implement the interstate reciprocity agreement if one is entered

Mandates that accredited, degree-granting nonprofit and public higher education institutions without a physical presence in California must either obtain approval through an interstate reciprocity agreement or register with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Preserves California's authority to enforce consumer protection laws, investigate complaints, and require out-of-state institutions to register with the Bureau after providing three months' notice if needed to protect students

Establishes that any modifications to the interstate reciprocity agreement require Governor approval, and prevents delegation of independent legal authority over the state to non-state entities