Section 71653 - Application for Authorization for a Change in Academic Measurement of an Educational Program from Clock Hours to Credit Hours(a) An institution seeking to change the academic measurement of an educational program from clock hours to credit hours shall complete the "Application for Authorization to Change from Clock Hours to Credit Hours" form (CREDIT New. 8/24) which is hereby incorporated by reference, to obtain prior authorization from the Bureau in accordance with 94894 of the Code. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee for authorization of a substantive change as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.(b) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the change in their academic measurement of an educational program from use of clock hours or credit hours within 30 days of that change by submitting the Application for Authorization to Change from Clock Hours to Credit Hours form and submitting the fee required by Section 94930.5(c) of the Code, and shall attach written certification from the institution's accreditation agency approving of or acknowledging the change.(c) If no grounds for denial exist as provided in section 71655, the Bureau shall provide written notice of approval of the substantive changes requested on any application submitted in compliance with this section, or for institutions approved by means of accreditation, the Bureau shall send a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application specified in subsection (b). The Bureau's authorization to make the changes requested by an institution on any application required by this section shall be deemed effective as of the date of the written notice of approval provided by the Bureau.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 71653
Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94893, 94894(k), 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94893, 94894(k), 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.
1. New section filed 2-10-2023; operative 4/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).