California has an extensive set of laws and regulations governing for-profit colleges, new research shows, but most states fall short in their oversight of the sector.
The study, released Monday by the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego School of Law, documents differences among states in how well their laws protect students from bad actors in the for-profit college industry.
Researchers judged states using seven criteria, such as enforcement, disclosure requirements, complaint processes and the transparency of their regulatory agencies. Forty-three states, including Maryland and Virginia, earned failing grades. Six others received a D, while California alone scored a B for its oversight of for-profit schools.
Read more at The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2018/01/22/are-states-doing-enough-to-regulate-for-profit-colleges-this-study-says-no/