BPPE Regulations

Private For-Profit Educational Institutions

BPPE Regulations

Helping For-Profit Educational Institutions Stay Compliant and Protected

Private, for-profit educational institutions in California are subject to extensive oversight under the Private Postsecondary Education Act, enforced by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) (bppe.ca.gov).

The BPPE acts as a consumer protection agency, regulating virtually every aspect of for-profit education — from enrollment agreements and advertising to student policies and financial practices. Many businesses offering education or training for a fee are surprised to learn they fall under BPPE jurisdiction.

Institutions commonly regulated by the BPPE include:

  • For-profit colleges and universities

  • Cosmetology, barbering, and beauty schools

  • Vocational and technical training programs (e.g., automotive, HVAC, IT)

  • Medical and nursing assistant schools

  • Yoga, dance, fitness, and other instructor training programs

At Shankar Legal Inc., we guide schools and training programs through every stage of BPPE compliance. We understand the complex intersection of education law, business regulation, and employment issues unique to for-profit institutions.

Our BPPE compliance services include:

  • Drafting and reviewing enrollment agreements

  • Developing compliant student catalogs and policies

  • Responding to BPPE inspections and information requests

  • Advising on faculty and student employment law issues

  • Managing student conduct, discipline, and dismissal procedures

  • Addressing facilities, business, and contractual matters

  • Reviewing tuition and fee structures and proposed increases

  • Ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements

  • Implementing anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, including Title IX and related California Education Code provisions for schools offering federal or state financial aid

Our goal is to help you maintain full compliance, minimize legal risk, and focus on what matters most — providing quality education and training.

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