California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 1 — Department of Consumer AffairsChapter 4 — Consumer AffairsArticle 3 — Powers and DutiesSection 314
(a) The department or board shall not approve an accrediting entity that prohibits earn and learn programs for training in a profession licensed or certified by the board. A board shall use licensing or certification standards that authorize the use of earn and learn training.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the department and its boards shall not be required to establish a mandate specifying an accrediting entity must provide earn and learn programs for training in a profession licensed or certified by a board.
(c) As used in this section,“earn and learn” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (q) of Section 14005 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.
(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.
Notes
Prohibits the department or a board from approving an accrediting entity that bars “earn and learn” training and requires boards to use licensing or certification standards permitting such training. Exempts the department and boards from any duty to require accrediting entities to offer those programs, defines the term by reference, and makes the provision operative January 1, 2024.
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