Renewal of a school license is required every four (4) years, with the exception of the initial renewal, which is conducted two (2) years after the school’s initial approval.

In order for a renewal to be reviewed, the school must submit the following items at least 120 days prior to the school’s expiration date:

• Renewal Application for a License or Registration (BPSS-2)
  
  
• Appropriate fee, based upon the gross tuition income from the school’s most recent fiscal year
  
  
• Appropriate financial statement from the school’s most recent fiscal year, based upon the requirements of Section 126.8 of the Commissioner’s Regulations.

In addition to the items listed above, it is the director’s responsibility to be sure that the following items are approved and current:

• Personnel licenses;
  
  
• Curriculum approvals;
  
  
• Tuition assessment payments;
  
  
• School location – If the school is in the process of moving, refer to the School Move Fact Sheet for information on receiving the proper approval;
  
  
• School name – If the school is considering using a name other than the one previously approved, refer to the School Name Change Fact Sheet for information on receiving the proper approval;
  
  
• School ownership – If the school owner is considering a change in 10% or more of the ownership, refer to the School Transfer of Ownership instructions and School Ownership Fact Sheet for information on receiving the proper approval.

Questions regarding the requirements for a school license renewal should be directed to Frank Berghela at (518) 474-3969 or by email @ fberghel@mail.nysed.gov.

http:www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss/insSchoolRenewal.htm
July 17, 2006