Jordan Securities Commission Holds Specialized Workshop for Accounting Students at Al-Qadisieh College

The Jordan Securities Commission held a specialized technical workshop on April 13, 2026, for accounting students at Al-Qadisieh College, attended by Dr. Mohammed Al-Babidi, Head of the Accounting Department. The workshop covered international accounting standards, disclosure management, auditing, public shareholding company subscriptions, and anti-money laundering and terrorist financing procedures. This educational initiative reflects the Commission's commitment to strengthening ties with academic institutions and developing qualified national talent for the Jordanian capital market sector.

Jordan Capital Market Resilient as Listed Company Market Value Reaches JD28 Billion

Chairman of the Jordan Securities Commission Emad Abu Haltam addressed the Government Communication Forum, affirming that Jordan's capital market serves as a primary pillar of the national economy. Market value of listed companies reached JD28 billion, a 44 percent increase from previous periods, while over 60 companies declared net profit of approximately JD2.3 billion. Foreign investment accounts for 47 percent of total market ownership, foreign reserves at the Central Bank of Jordan reached $28 billion, and the government has issued nearly JD2 billion in Sukuk with the Greater Amman Municipality preparing to issue JD1 billion in Sukuk.

JSC and JIACC Sign MoU to Combat Financial Crime

The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 April 2026 to enhance cooperation in combating corruption, economic crimes, and financial crimes. The MoU establishes frameworks for exchanging information available within both commissions' databases, reporting suspected corruption cases, and providing joint training in investigation and inquiry related to corporate crimes under JSC supervision. Both commissions will also conduct joint studies and engage in technical and technological collaboration to strengthen the national integrity framework and investor protection in Jordan's capital market.

Press Release Signup Form for Maryland Department of Labor

The Maryland Department of Labor has made available an online press release signup form accessible via public.govdelivery.com. Users can subscribe to receive department press releases and communications through this registration page.

Maryland Employer Layoff Reporting Requirements Under Economic Stabilization Act

Maryland's revised Economic Stabilization Act regulations took effect October 13, 2025, requiring employers with 50 or more employees to provide 60 days' advance notice to MD Labor's Dislocation Services Unit before laying off 15 or more workers or 25% or more of their workforce. Federal WARN Act requirements separately apply to employers with over 100 employees anticipating layoffs of 50 or more workers or 33% of the active workforce. MD Labor offers Rapid Response services to support both employers and impacted workers through any layoff or closure event.

Puerto Rico Labor Portal Modernizes, Improves Data Access

The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) has redesigned its Labor Market Information Portal at mercadolaboral.pr.gov, adding a modern interface with educational tools and improved data navigation. A new feature allows citizens to identify field staff, view their assigned regions, and verify their identity, addressing distrust from fraud incidents in survey collection. The initiative, completed at no cost to the agency, aligns with the Governor's government modernization agenda and provides faster access to employment, wage, and labor trend data for citizens, employers, and workers.

Secretary McMahon Tours Oregon Aviation Programs

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Oregon on April 20, 2026, as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour covering all 50 states. At Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Secretary McMahon toured helicopter and airplane facilities and met with campus leadership to discuss aviation training programs and regional workforce needs. She also visited Crook County High School and Crooked River Elementary to observe career-pathway programming. The tour aims to compile best practices from successful workforce training models to distribute to states. This is a press release announcing an informational tour; no regulatory obligations, compliance deadlines, or penalties are created.

Secretary McMahon Begins 50-State Returning Education to the States Tour in Idaho

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and Kootenai Technical Education Campus on April 21, 2026, launching her Returning Education to the States Tour with stops in all 50 states. At Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, approximately 550 students participated in interactive civics and history activities alongside Secretary McMahon and Idaho Governor Brad Little. The tour aims to gather best educational practices from communities nationwide and promote history and civics instruction ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Texas Event

U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Waxahachie High School in Texas on April 20, 2026, as part of the national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour celebrating America's 250th birthday. Approximately 2,000 students participated in interactive games designed to deepen understanding of American history, civics, and the role Texas has played in the nation's history. The initiative is coordinated with Freedom 250 and the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, with officials set to visit schools in all 50 states.

Bird Flu Prevention Guidance for Maryland Workers

The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MOSH) published a resource page consolidating guidance on avian influenza (bird flu) prevention for Maryland workers. The page describes how bird flu spreads from infected birds to humans through direct contact, contaminated environments, or intermediate animal hosts, and links to federal resources from OSHA, CDC, USDA, and other agencies covering worker protection, PPE, and outbreak response.

Focus Four Campaign 2025 Addresses Construction Fatal Four Hazards

MD OSHA has launched its 2025 Focus Four Campaign running March through June, targeting construction industry hazards including falls, struck-by incidents, caught-in/between hazards, and electrocutions. The campaign delivers toolbox talks, onsite visits, and hands-on educational sessions as part of a multi-agency effort with OSHA and construction industry partners. According to BLS data, 1,075 construction worker deaths occurred in 2023, representing 20% of all 5,283 worker fatalities, with the 'Fatal Four' hazards accounting for 56% of construction deaths.

Trench Safety: Slope Shore Shield Methods

OSHA's trench safety guidance emphasizes three protective methods—sloping or benching trench walls, shoring with supports, or shielding with trench boxes—to prevent cave-ins, the leading cause of worker fatalities in excavation work. The guidance instructs employers to ensure safe entry and exit, keep materials away from trench edges, monitor for standing water and atmospheric hazards, and verify proper inspection before any worker enters a trench. Applicable standards include 29 CFR 1926.650, 29 CFR 1926.651, and 29 CFR 1926.652.

California Power Plant Proceedings and Docket Index

The California Energy Commission maintains an alphabetical index of power plant proceedings and associated dockets. The index page provides links to proceedings organized by title, with each entry including original proceeding docket numbers, compliance proceeding docket numbers, and topic names. This page serves as the primary navigation portal for accessing California's power plant licensing and compliance documentation.

Index to California Energy Commission Docket Filings

The California Energy Commission maintains an alphabetical index of its power plant proceeding docket filings accessible online. The index page provides a searchable table allowing users to filter results by Title or Docket Number, along with options to subscribe for updates via the project's Topic Name subscription page. No specific docket entries or substantive filings are listed in the current page content.

EU Auditors Question Temporary Decarbonisation Fund Management

EU auditors have raised concerns about the management and oversight of the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund, questioning whether the €3 billion instrument is achieving its intended decarbonisation objectives. The audit examined the fund's design, implementation, and monitoring mechanisms, finding gaps in how aid recipients are tracked and how project impacts are assessed.

EU Court of Auditors Newsletter, April 2026

The European Court of Auditors released its April 2026 newsletter providing updates on recent audit activities, reports, and findings related to EU financial management and spending oversight. The newsletter serves as an informational publication for stakeholders interested in the institution's ongoing work examining EU expenditure and accountability.

AD7 Audit Competition Career Opportunity

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has published an announcement for its AD7 audit competition, inviting qualified candidates to apply for career opportunities at the EU institution. This notice serves as a recruitment advertisement for prospective audit professionals. Interested candidates should monitor the ECA website for further application details and eligibility requirements.

PTA Grants 5G Licenses to Jazz, Ufone, Zong for Commercial Services

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) formally authorized Cellular Mobile Operators Jazz, Ufone, and Zong to commence 5G commercial services across Pakistan. All three operators will roll out 5G in a phased manner to ensure high-quality user experience. CMOs are required to publish updated lists on their official websites identifying covered areas and 5G-enabled compatible mobile handset models.

PTA and Pakistan Post Sign MoU to Strengthen Digital Connectivity and Public Service Delivery

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Pakistan Post Office Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 7th April 2026 at PTA Headquarters in Islamabad. The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing, mutual cooperation, and coordination across digital postal services, e-governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure utilization, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. Chairman PTA Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman and Director General Pakistan Post Mr. Samiullah Khan participated in the signing ceremony.

PTA Strengthens 5G Readiness Through Strategic Training with Rohde & Schwarz

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Rohde & Schwarz conducted a comprehensive 5G training session at PTA Headquarters in Islamabad on April 2, 2026, covering network testing, 5G migration, methodologies and standards, analytics, and TDD measurements. The session was delivered by experts from R&S Pakistan, R&S MENA, and trainers from Europe, with Dr. Khawar Siddiq Khokar, Member (Compliance & Enforcement) at PTA, delivering closing remarks reaffirming the authority's commitment to compliance, transparency, and consumer-centric regulation. This capacity-building initiative underscores PTA's investment in developing technical expertise for 5G infrastructure oversight and compliance monitoring, with the session emphasizing alignment with global best practices to support Pakistan's sustainable 5G future.

CA CDE Issues Grant Deadline Update for April 2026

The California Department of Education Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office (CAARO) issued its Issue #2026-05 update on April 20, 2026, providing LEAs with twice-monthly notifications of key reporting deadlines, funding applications, and audit-related matters. Key dates include Federal Cash Management Data Collection (CMDC) reporting from April 10-30, 2026, expenditure deadline for multiple one-time state programs on June 30, 2026, and FY 2024-25 Seventh and FY 2025-26 Third Apportionments expected in April 2026. The update also covers REAP SRSA applications (deadline May 18, 2026), Prop 39 fund recovery coordination, and Literacy Instruction Professional Development funding allocation timelines.

CAARO Update April 2026: ESSA Funding Allocations and Key Deadlines

The California Department of Education's Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office (CAARO) published its April 2026 update covering ESSA program allocations and compliance deadlines. Federal ESSA Title I Part A preliminary allocations for FY 2026-27 total approximately $2.33 billion, up $57.8 million from the prior year final allocation of $2.27 billion; Title III Part A decreased by roughly $2.98 million. The Federal Cash Management Data Collection window runs April 10–30, 2026, and LEAs must fully expend and liquidate funds for several one-time state programs (A–G Completion Improvement Grant FY 2021–22, Arts/Music/Instructional Materials Block Grant FY 2022–23, and Educator Effectiveness Block Grant FY 2021–22) by June 30, 2026. Title V Part B SRSA applications become available April 13, 2026 with a May 18, 2026 transmittal deadline. Key 2024–25 K–12 annual audit milestones include COE certifications due to CDE and SCO by May 15, 2026.

Los Angeles Wildfire District Support One-Time Funding for Schools

One-time funding under Control Section 19.56(b)(5) of the Budget Act of 2025, as added by Section 243 of Assembly Bill 102 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2025), to provide additional support to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and Beverly Hills Unified School District for impacts from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Funding is tracked under SACS Resource Code 7810.

Karl Storz SE Tympanostomy Tube EP4051196A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4051196A1 for a tympanostomy tube filed by Karl Storz SE & Co. KG. The inventors are John Vaughan, Olive O'Driscoll, and Carol Grimes. The patent was published on April 15, 2026, and covers the designated states including AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR. IPC classifications include A61F 11/00 and A61F 9/007.

Fluid-Filled Intraocular Lens Delivery Method, Alcon Inc

Alcon Inc. filed EP3928744A1 with the EPO on April 15, 2026, covering a method for advancing a fluid-filled intraocular lens within a delivery device. Gregory Vinton Matthews is listed as the sole inventor. The application (Kind A1, meaning published with search report) designates all EU member states plus the United Kingdom. This represents a new patent application publication in the ophthalmic surgical device field.

Edwards Lifesciences Heart Valve Sealing Devices Patent, EP4037613A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4037613A1 for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation covering heart valve sealing devices and delivery devices therefor (IPC A61F 2/24). The application names Lauren R. Freschauf and Eric Michael Oberwise as inventors, with 36 designated contracting and extension states covering the full EU territory plus additional countries. The patent publication took effect on April 15, 2026.

EP4167901A1 Implant Fixation Device for Urinary Continence

The European Patent Office published EP4167901A1 on April 15, 2026, granted to Uromedica, Inc. for an implantable device fixation system designed for urinary continence. The patent names John H. Burton and Timothy C. Cook as inventors and classifies the invention under IPC categories A61F 2/00, A61B 17/12, and A61B 17/00. The designation covers all EPO member states including AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR.

EP4126518A1: Intraocular Lens Production Method, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

The EPO published patent application EP4126518A1 for Carl Zeiss Meditec AG on April 15, 2026, covering a method for producing an intraocular lens and a production device. The applicant is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG with inventor Michael Thaller. The patent carries IPC classifications including B29D 11/00 (optical article manufacturing), B29C 64/124 (additive manufacturing), and A61F 2/16 (intraocular lenses), and is designated across all EU member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, and 25 others.

Boston Scientific Scimed Implant Patent EP3973921A1 for Pelvic Conditions

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP3973921A1, filed by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., covering implants and tools for treatments of pelvic conditions. The application names Thomas O. Viker as inventor and carries IPC classification A61F 2/00. The patent is designated across all listed contracting states and grants exclusive rights to the patented technology from the publication date.

Heart Valve Assembly, Venus MedTech, Published 15th Apr

EPO published patent application EP3957279A1 for a Heart Valve Assembly filed by Venus MedTech (HangZhou), Inc. The application names ZENG, Min, Frank and LO, Pham as inventors, with the invention classified under IPC A61F 2/24. The patent has received designation across all EPO member states, establishing intellectual property protection for the prosthetic heart valve technology.

Takeda Pharmaceutical - Implantable Cell Chamber Device, EP4120958A1

The European Patent Office granted Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Patent EP4120958A1 titled 'Implantable Cell Chamber Device and Uses Thereof,' published April 15, 2026. The patent application (filed by inventors LING, Vincent, IMAICHI, Sachiko, PHANEUF, Matthew, LONG, Nathaniel, KASSAB, Rayan, and ROBERTSON, Robbie James) covers technology related to implantable cell chamber devices and their therapeutic applications, with IPC classifications spanning prosthetics (A61F), biomedical materials (A61L), and therapeutic agents (A61P) including gastrointestinal applications. The patent is designated across 31 European member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland.

Edwards Lifesciences EPO Implant Adhering Patent

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4076282A1 titled 'Implant Adhering Techniques' by Edwards Lifesciences Innovation (Israel) Ltd. (inventor: Shlomit CHAPPEL-RAM), covering A61F cardiac and A61B surgical implant technologies. The patent designates 38 European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, BE, CH, SE, PL, AT, and IE. The grant confers exclusive rights to the patent holder to make, use, and sell the claimed implant-adhering techniques throughout designated EPO member states for the patent term.

EPO Publishes Stent-Graft Patent EP3777768A1, W.L. Gore

The European Patent Office published patent EP3777768A1 titled 'Stent-Graft Having Facing Side Branch Portals' assigned to W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (inventor: Edward E. Shaw). The patent, classified under A61F 2/07, A61F 2/95, and A61F 2/89, designates protection across 31 European states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and 26 others. This publication grants exclusive rights to the applicant's stent-graft design with facing side branch portals for vascular applications.

Ottobock Prosthetic Foot Component Patent, EP3914195A1 Granted

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA has been granted European Patent EP3914195A1 for a prosthetic foot component, published April 15, 2026 by the European Patent Office. The patent covers the technical design and functionality of the prosthetic device, with inventors including Martin Pusch and designated coverage across all EU member states and extension states.

Accommodating Intraocular Lenses With Combination of Mechanical Driving Components

The European Patent Office granted patent EP3968901A1 to Akkolens International B.V. on 15 April 2026 for accommodating intraocular lenses incorporating a combination of mechanical driving components. The patent, invented by ROMBACH, Michiel Christiaan and VAN LAWICK, Willem Pieter, covers the optical design and mechanical actuation mechanism enabling lens accommodation. The A1 publication includes a European search report and designates all contracting states (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR).

Iowa Recognizes Grain Safety Week Mar 30–Apr 3

Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa has proclaimed the week of March 30–April 3, 2026 as Stand Up for Grain Safety Week, highlighting grain bin hazards including suffocation from engulfment, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and mechanical dangers from augers and rotating shafts. The proclamation, signed by the Governor, encourages agricultural employers to develop safety and health programs and collaborate with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to improve prevention efforts. The announcement draws attention to the lack of specialized rescue equipment and training available to many fire departments for grain bin rescues.

Federal Council Adopts Too-Big-to-Fail Regulations and Capital Adequacy Ordinance Amendments

The Swiss Federal Council adopted a dispatch on revision of the Banking Act and amended the Capital Adequacy Ordinance at its meeting on 22 April 2026. Systemically important banks in Switzerland will be required to fully back participations in foreign subsidiaries with Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital to strengthen financial stability. Parliament will debate the legislative proposal from summer 2026. Capital backing amendments for balance sheet items such as software come into force on 1 January 2027, with a more moderate approach than originally planned following consultation feedback.

ELA Conference Postponed to May 12-13, 2026 Due to Security Concerns

The European Labour Authority announced the postponement of its conference on declared work and the Plenary meeting of the Platform, originally scheduled for March 11-12, to May 12-13, 2026 in Cyprus. The decision prioritises the safety and well-being of participants amid evolving security concerns and flight disruptions in the region. Any updates will be communicated via the ELA website and social media channels.

Finnish FIN-FSA Supervised Entities Register

FIN-FSA Supervised Entities Register published, providing public access to details of financial service providers supervised by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority. The register includes contact information for supervised entities and their assigned FIN-FSA supervisors, authorization details, and information on mutual funds managed by fund management companies. The data is updated every night.

Finnish Regulator Warns Against Financial Scams and Fraud

The FIN-FSA published consumer guidance on warning signs of financial scams, including unsolicited phone contact from outside the EU, demands for upfront payment, guaranteed high returns, and pressure for immediate decisions. The guidance advises consumers to verify service provider existence, ownership structure, authorization status, and supervisory authority before committing funds. Links to five warning-list categories are provided: unauthorized service providers, prospectus violations, insurance brokerage prohibitions, foreign authority warnings, and supervised entity warnings.

Service Provider Notification Register

Finland's Financial Supervisory Authority maintains a public register of service providers that have submitted notifications under applicable financial regulations. The register includes contact information, countries to which entities provide services, and details on authorization or other grounds entitling supervised entities to operate. Due to a change in ESMA's notification process, funds notified to Finland after 11 September 2024 may not temporarily appear on the register; users are advised to check ESMA's public register for up-to-date information on notified funds.

Texas Medicaid Recipients Can Self-Direct Long-Term Care Services

Texas Medicaid recipients can self-direct long-term care services through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option, which allows them to hire and manage their own service providers. The CDS option originated as a 1997 pilot authorized by the 75th Texas Legislature and was later codified by Senate Bill 1586, 76th Legislature, into Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 264. Multiple Medicaid programs including Community Living Assistance and Support Services, Home and Community-based Services, STAR Kids, and STAR+PLUS now participate in the CDS option, offering services such as personal care, nursing, therapy, employment assistance, and respite.

Texas ALF Types, Services, Licensing, Regulatory Resources

Texas HHS provides an informational overview of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), categorizing them as Type A (for residents who can follow emergency directions without nighttime attendance) or Type B (for residents requiring staff assistance and nighttime attendance). The page lists applicable statutes including Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 247 and TAC Title 26 Chapter 553, along with resources such as a provider directory, training courses, webinars, and contact numbers for the Licensing and Certification Unit at 512-438-2630.

HCS Program Services Texans Intellectual Disabilities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission publishes this HCS (Home and Community-based Services) Program page as the primary informational hub for providers serving Texans with intellectual disabilities. The page consolidates applicable federal statutes (Social Security Act §1915(c)) and state administrative rules (TAC Title 26, Chapters 263, 264, 565; TAC Title 1, Chapter 352), provider forms, and a mandatory GovDelivery email subscription requirement for contracted providers. Archived webinar recordings (including Feb. 18, 2026 and Oct. 29, 2025 sessions) are available, along with contact information for HCS policy, contracting, eligibility, and regional nursing staff.

15 UAE Nationals Join World Bank Talent Development Program

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 15 UAE Nationals will join the National Talent Development with World Bank Group Explorers Program announced on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and IMF in Washington, D.C. The collaboration is a partnership between the UAE Ministry of Finance and the World Bank Group, supported by the UAE Aid Agency, the Office of Development and Fallen Heroes' Families Affairs, and ADGM Academy. As part of the programme, 15 Emirati youth will be selected to participate in hands-on assignments linked to real development projects across economics, finance, infrastructure and international development.

US$5.2M Initiative Launches for Nairobi Low-Carbon Urban Development

The Government of Kenya, UNEP, and UN-Habitat have launched a US$5.2 million GEF-funded initiative to transform Nairobi into a model for low-carbon, climate-resilient, and nature-positive urban development. The five-year project will pilot green neighbourhood approaches in Kamukunji, targeting improved living conditions for more than 85,000 residents along the Nairobi River corridor, backed by up to US$40 million in future government investment.

Speech on Year of Multilateral Environmental Action

UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen delivered a speech at the 173rd meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives in Nairobi, Kenya on April 20, 2026. The speech addressed environmental consequences of Middle East infrastructure destruction, including fuel facility fires releasing air pollutants and sea vessel damage causing oil spills into rivers, lakes, and marine waters. Andersen also reported on outcomes from UNEA-7, where member states adopted UNEP's Medium-Term Strategy and 11 resolutions plus three decisions. UNEP will continue monitoring and reporting on environmental issues of regional significance emerging from the conflict.

Central Asia United with UN Partners for Healthy Environment

UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen delivered a keynote at the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 22, 2026, calling for enhanced regional environmental collaboration across Central Asia. The speech highlighted shared challenges including accelerating temperature rise, biodiversity loss, shrinking seas, glacier melt, air pollution, and sand and dust storms. Andersen referenced existing mechanisms including the Tehran Convention for the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan's recent constitutional environmental provisions, and the new UN Regional Centre for the SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, while urging greater action on water management, land degradation, drought, and climate.

CA BPPE Inspects Private Postsecondary Institutions Every Five Years

The California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) conducts compliance inspections in accordance with California Education Code (CEC) section 94932.5. Institutions can expect at least one announced and one unannounced inspection every five years. The Bureau has enforcement authority to ensure institutions that hold an approval to operate comply with California laws and regulations.

How to File a Complaint Against a Private School

The California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) provides instructions for filing complaints against private postsecondary educational institutions. Consumers may submit complaints online via the Bureau's portal or by downloading and mailing a paper form to the West Sacramento address. Anyone may file a complaint if they believe an institution has violated applicable laws or regulations, including cases of unlicensed operation.