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AB-714 • 2026

California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009: exemptions: commercial driving licenses.

California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009: exemptions: commercial driving licenses.

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Sponsor
Fong
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Senate - Business, Professions and Economic Development
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'except as specified' indicates there are exceptions to the rule change, but the provided source text does not define what those exceptions are.

AB-714: Removing Exemptions for Commercial Driving License Training

This law removes a special exemption so that schools teaching Class A, B, or C commercial driving licenses must follow state rules, even if they do not give degrees and charge $2,500 or less.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 to limit who can skip its rules.
  • Removes an exemption for schools that teach Class A, B, or C commercial driving licenses.
  • Requires these driving schools to follow student protections and oversight laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Private institutions that offer training for Class A, B, or C commercial driving licenses but do not award degrees and charge $2,500 or less.
  • Students who enroll in these specific driving programs at such schools.

Terms To Know

Exemption
A rule that allows certain schools to skip following other laws if they do not award degrees and charge $2,500 or less for their programs.
Class A, B, or C commercial driving licenses
Specific types of driver's permits needed to operate large trucks, buses, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials for work.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill states the exemption does not apply 'except as specified,' but the source text provided does not list those specific exceptions.
  • The official effective date is not provided in the source material.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Business, Professions and Economic Development

Official Summary Text

California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009: exemptions: commercial driving licenses.