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SB 744: Accrediting agencies.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 8, 2025

What SB 744 does, verified December 8, 2025

This bill aims to establish a temporary accreditation status for national or regional accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education. The agencies would retain their recognition until July 1, 2029, as long as they continue to operate in a similar manner to their status on January 1, 2025. After that, the provisions would be repealed. The bill primarily targets postsecondary education, requiring institutions to be accredited by a recognized agency to qualify for certain programs and receive approval to operate.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 425, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-12)Alert me
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Oct. 06, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 425, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 06, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 5. Page 3026.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 60. Noes 18. Page 3391.) Ordered to the Senate.
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