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Private Career and Trade Schools in Pennsylvania
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The Private Licensed Schools Act, Act 174 of 1986, created a
single State Board of Private Licensed Schools with the
authority to license and regulate private career and trade
schools. The intent of the legislation is to provide consumer
protection, facilitate the investigation of complaints, provide
for regulatory compliance visits, and to facilitate the
collection of statistical data on private licensed schools.
The purpose of the Board's regulations is to: (1) establish
minimum standards and procedures for licensing and registration
of schools; (2) determine levels and forms of financial
responsibility; (3) establish procedures for denial, suspension,
or revocation of licenses or registrations; (4) establish
qualifications for instructors and administrators; and (5)
establish procedures for the imposition of penalties. The
Department of Education provides administrative support to
implement the Board's regulations.
As of 2003-2004, there are approximately 324 private licensed
schools in Pennsylvania and 16 registered out-of-state schools.
Most of the schools offer certificate or diploma programs with
89 institutions authorized to grant specialized associate
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