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Board moves to change accreditation language so more institutionally accredited schools can apply
Summary
The board directed staff to complete draft statutory language amending BPC §19‑41 to recognize institutionally recognized accreditors, saying the change would align state code with U.S. Department of Education policy and expand pathways for new dental hygiene programs.
The Dental Hygiene Board of California voted Nov. 16 to direct staff to finalize statutory draft language that would amend Business and Professions Code §19‑41 so the board’s program-approval criteria reference institutionally recognized accreditors rather than the historical “regional”/“national” distinction.
Rebecca Bewsaka of the National Accreditation Commission told the board that federal changes removed the…
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