Article 7. Substantive Changes To An Approval To Operate of California Education Code >> Division 10. >> Title 3. >> Part 59. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 7.

If an institution intends to make a substantive change to its approval to operate, the institution shall receive prior authorization from the bureau. Except as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 94896, if the institution makes the substantive change without prior bureau authorization, the institution's approval to operate may be suspended or revoked.

The following changes to an approval to operate are considered substantive changes and require prior authorization:
  (a) A change in educational objectives, including an addition of a new diploma or a degree educational program unrelated to the approved educational programs offered by the institution.
  (b) A change in ownership.
  (c) A change in control.
  (d) A change in business organization form.
  (e) A change of location.
  (f) A change of name.
  (g) A significant change in the method of instructional delivery.
  (h) An addition of a separate branch more than five miles from the main or branch campus.

The bureau shall, by January 1, 2011, adopt by regulation the process and procedures whereby an institution shall seek authorization for substantive changes to an approval to operate.

(a) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall only make a substantive change in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards.
  (b) The institution shall notify the bureau of the substantive change on a form provided by the bureau.