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HomeEducation CodeCh. 8Art. 3§ 94813 Accredited Institution Definition

§ 94813 Accredited Institution Definition

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§ 94813 Accredited Institution Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Accredited means a school is officially approved by a group that the U.S. government recognizes.
  • •This rule was updated in 2014 and started being used in 2015.
  • •This rule will stop being used in 2027.

Example

You want to go to a college to study.

If the college is accredited, it means it’s been checked and approved by a group that the government trusts. This helps you know the school is good.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 94813 Accredited Institution Definition

“Accredited” means an institution is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 1247) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 94950.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationaccreditedschoolinstitutionin californiaunited states departmentdefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 94812 Academic Year Definition
  • § 94826 Institution Operations Start
  • § 94830 Degree Definition Requirements
  • § 94832 Diploma Definition Requirements
  • § 94841 Faculty Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 94813.
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