California seriously considering doing away with all state-approved schools

We have a system that works pretty well in Canada. A religious school that wishes to be entirely exempt from Provincial regulation may teach according to is beliefs and issue certificates / diplomas etc. (not degrees) as long as the qualifications are solely religious in nature - e.g. no high school diplomas etc. -and absolutely nothing that can be construed as a University degree!

Of course, we also have schools and universities of various faiths that do grant high school diplomas and university degrees. But there is no "exemption" - all such schools require proper Provincial authorization.

Obviously, this is precisely what the California Government feels it can no longer afford to do.

Johann

 

All states approve schools to operate within the state. For some, it is akin to granting a business license. In my state (Kentucky) one most receive approval to offer any new program first from the accrediting agency (regional or national) before applying for state approval. California has always operated in a unique way, which has encourage both innovative institutions and outright diploma mills. I am still considering my position on this legislation.