California § 94894 - The following changes to an approval to operate are considered substantive change

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 94894 — The following changes to an approval to operate are considered substantive change, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 94894. The following changes to an approval to operate are considered substantive change

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 or person in control. (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. (i) An increase or decrease of 25 percent or more in the number of clock hours or credit hours required for successful completion of the program. (j) Participation in federal student financial aid programs authorized by Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.). (k) A change in the academic measurement of an educational program from clock hours to credit hours. (l) A change in the distance education learning management system.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 94894

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 94894 cover?

Section 94894 ("The following changes to an approval to operate are considered substantive change") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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