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California Statutes, Title EDC

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Title EDC, California Educ. Code

510 chapters · 11,524 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title EDC11,524 Ch 2, Educational Equity2,402 Ch 1, General Provisions1,336 Ch 3, English Language Education for Immig…1,295 Ch 4, EL Roadmap Policy1,217 Ch 5, State School Building Finance Committee969 Ch 6, English Learner and Immigrant Pupil …713 Ch 9, Shade Structures and Other School Pr…512 Ch 8, Urban School Construction Aid Law of…503 Ch 7, School Construction Law of 1957297 Ch 12, State School Building Lease-Purchase…183 Ch 12.5, Leroy F.Greene School Facilities Act…156 Ch 10, California Freedom to Read Act138 Ch 11, California Library Construction and …88

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Educ. Code § 90088 Section 90088
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(a) The chancellor and each local administration of a campus shall administer the provisions of this article in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the trustees pursuant to subdivision (b). (b) The trustees shall adopt rules and regulations to establish general g…
Educ. Code § 90089 Section 90089
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The trustees shall develop a five-year priority list of the housing needs at each of the campuses, taking into account the impact of the students attending that campus on the local pool of affordable housing available for senior citizens and other limited-income people with criti…
Educ. Code § 94810 Section 94810
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Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)
Educ. Code § 94812 Section 94812
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“Academic year” means a period, including a minimum of 30 weeks of instructional time, in which a full-time student attending an institution that measures educational program length in credit hours completes 24 semester or trimester hours or 36 quarter hours, or an institution th…

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Educ. Code § 94813 Section 94813

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“Accredited” means an institution is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 1247) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94814 Section 94814

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“Accrediting agency” is an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94815 Section 94815

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“Annual report” means the yearly report required to be filed by institutions. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94816 Section 94816

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“Applicant” means a person, as defined in Section 94855, who has submitted an application to the bureau for an approval to operate or for a renewal of an approval to operate. An approval to operate shall be issued only to an applicant. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 78. (…

Educ. Code § 94817 Section 94817

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“Approval to operate” or “approval” means the authorization pursuant to this chapter to offer to the public and to provide postsecondary educational programs, as well as the written document issued to an institution signifying its approval to operate. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 3…

Educ. Code § 94817.5 Section 94817.5

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“Approved to operate” or “approved” means that an institution has received authorization pursuant to this chapter to offer to the public and to provide postsecondary educational programs. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of Ja…

Educ. Code § 94818 Section 94818

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“Avocational education” means education offered for the purpose of personal entertainment, pleasure, or enjoyment. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94819 Section 94819

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“Branch campus” means a site other than the main campus or a satellite location. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94820 Section 94820

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“Bureau” means the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education in the Department of Consumer Affairs. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94821 Section 94821

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“Change in business organization form” means a change of a business organization’s original form, including, for example, a situation in which a sole proprietorship becomes a partnership or corporation, or when a business organization becomes a nonprofit public benefit corporatio…

Educ. Code § 94822 Section 94822

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“Change in control” means a change in the ownership of an institution in which a person who previously did not own at least 25 percent of the stock or interest in the institution or its parent company acquires ownership of at least 25 percent of the stock or interest in the insti…

Educ. Code § 94823 Section 94823

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“Change in ownership” means the acquisition by a person of more than 50 percent of an interest in or stock of a parent company. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94823.5 Section 94823.5

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“Change of location” means a move or relocation more than 10 miles from the site at which the institution offers instruction. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94824 Section 94824

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“Class day” means a day a student is scheduled to attend a class session, or for students receiving instruction through distance education, any calendar day except Saturday, Sunday, or any holiday enumerated in Section 6700 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, …

Educ. Code § 94825 Section 94825

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“Class session” means part of a class day that an institution conducts instruction in a particular subject. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94826 Section 94826

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“Commence operations” means an institution has begun to provide educational programs. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94827 Section 94827

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“Continuing education” means instruction that does not lead to a degree in subjects that licensees are required to take solely for the purpose of continued licensure, or to enhance the licensee’s skills and knowledge within their particular profession, occupation, trade, or caree…

Educ. Code § 94828 Section 94828

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“Curriculum” means an organized set of courses or modules of instruction that are prerequisites to the award of a degree or diploma. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94829 Section 94829

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“Default” means failure of a borrower and endorser, if any, to make an installment payment for a loan received under the federal student financial aid programs when due, or to meet other terms of the promissory note, provided that this failure persists for 270 days if payment is …

Educ. Code § 94830 Section 94830

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“Degree” means a recognized educational credential awarded by an institution that signifies satisfactory completion of the requirements of a postsecondary educational program at the associate’s level or above. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2…

Educ. Code § 94831 Section 94831

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“Degree title” means the designated subject area of the educational program that appears on the face of the document awarded to a student. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94832 Section 94832

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“Diploma” means a recognized educational credential, other than a degree, awarded by an institution that signifies satisfactory completion of the requirements of a postsecondary educational program below the associate’s level. A diploma is also known as a certificate. (Added by S…

Educ. Code § 94833 Section 94833

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“Director” means the Director of Consumer Affairs. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94834 Section 94834

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“Distance education” means transmission of instruction to students at a location separate from the faculty. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 592, Sec. 37. (SB 861) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94835 Section 94835

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“Document of record” means any document required to be maintained by this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94836 Section 94836

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“Educational materials” means textbooks, supplies, implements, tools, machinery, computers, electronic devices, or other goods related to any education, training, or experience required for participation in an educational program. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) E…

Educ. Code § 94837 Section 94837

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“Educational program” means a planned sequence composed of a set of related courses or modules, or a single course or module if not offered as a component of a set of related courses or modules, that provides education, training, skills, or experience, or a combination of these, …

Educ. Code § 94838 Section 94838

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“Educational program approval” means authorization by the bureau, another government agency of this state, or a federal government agency, to provide educational programs, and is an element of an approval to operate. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective Janua…

Educ. Code § 94839 Section 94839

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“Enrollment” means the execution of an enrollment agreement. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94840 Section 94840

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“Enrollment agreement” means a written contract between a student and institution concerning an educational program. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94841 Section 94841

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“Faculty” means the instructional staff of an institution, whether these persons are employees or independent contractors. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94842 Section 94842

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“Graduate” means an individual who has been awarded a degree or diploma. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94843 Section 94843

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“Institution” means any private postsecondary educational institution, including its branch campuses and satellite locations. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94844 Section 94844

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“Institutional charges” means charges for an educational program paid directly to an institution. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94845 Section 94845

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“Institution manager” means an individual who is a member of an institution’s management. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94846 Section 94846

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“Instruction” means an institution’s specific, formal arrangements in which its faculty present a part of the curriculum. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94847 Section 94847

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“License and examination preparation” means instruction designed to assist students to prepare for an examination for licensure. “License and examination preparation” does not include an educational program designed to instruct students in the skills and knowledge necessary to sa…

Educ. Code § 94848 Section 94848

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“Licensure” includes any license, certificate, permit, or similar credential that a person must hold to lawfully engage in a profession, occupation, trade, or career field. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, …

Educ. Code § 94849 Section 94849

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“Main campus” means the institution’s sole or primary teaching location. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94850 Section 94850

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“Noninstitutional charges” means charges for an educational program paid directly to an entity other than an institution that are specifically required for participation in an educational program. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 79. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025. Rep…

Educ. Code § 94850.2 Section 94850.2

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“Nonprofit corporation” means an institution to which contributions have been determined by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be tax-deductible pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code, subject to the limitations described in Section 9487…

Educ. Code § 94850.5 Section 94850.5

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“Out-of-state private postsecondary educational institution” means a private entity without a physical presence in this state that offers distance education to California students for an institutional charge, regardless of whether the institution has affiliated institutions or in…

Educ. Code § 94851 Section 94851

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“Owner” means an individual in the case of a sole proprietorship, partners in a partnership, members in a limited liability company, or shareholders in a corporation. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursua…

Educ. Code § 94852 Section 94852

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“Ownership” means a legal or equitable interest in an institution, including ownership of assets or stock. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Educ. Code § 94853 Section 94853

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“Parent company” means a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation that owns more than 50 percent of the stock or interest in an institution. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Sectio…

Educ. Code § 94854 Section 94854

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“Period of attendance” means a semester, quarter, or trimester for educational programs measured in credit hours and the entire educational program if measured in clock hours. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 310, Sec. 6. (AB 48) Effective January 1, 2010. Repealed as of January 1, 202…