BPSS Cutting Edge News
Franklin Career School – Brooklyn
BPSS was informed on March 26, 2018, that Franklin Career Institute (FCI) will be closing on Friday, April 20, 2018. For more information on Student options, please see the memo to Franklin Career Institute Students.
CLOSURE OF RIDLEY LOWELL
BPSS has been made aware of the sudden and unexpected closure of both locations of Ridley Lowell in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Student accounts will be reconciled as part of BPSS’ oversight of the close-out process.
Students will be contacted individually, as soon as possible, once the details of their current enrollment status have been obtained.
Students may file a complaint with BPSS. Information on Student Rights, which includes a link to the complaint form, can be found here>>
Announcement for Ridley Lowell Students: The US Department of Education has also provided information regarding student financial aid programs, which can be accessed by clicking here.
ILSC USA Language School NYC
Attention ILSC Students: BPSS was informed on February 23, 2018 that ILSC USA Language School NYC will be closing. Click here to read more regarding your options.
Annual Reporting Requirements – Due Dates
Memo to Directors of BPSS Licensed Private Career Schools and Certified English as Second Language Schools on Annual Reporting Requirements - Due Dates is available here>>
Financial Summary Worksheet
The Financial Summary Worksheet has been posted to the Applications and Instructions for Licensed Private Career Schools webpage. This worksheet is for completion by LPCS and ESL schools.
New Policy Guidelines have been posted
The following policy guidelines where posted on November 28, 2017:
Student Suspensions; Policy Guidance on Voluntary School Closures; Policy on High School Equivalency, and Ability to Benefit; Requirements for the Organization of Student Records Provided to the Department.
BPSS Staff Departure
BPSS would like to announce Kirk Howard has accepted a promotion with the Office of Information Technology Services. Kirk’s last day with BPSS was November 29, 2017. Kirk was with the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for 11 years so this is a bitter sweet occasion. We wish Kirk the best of luck in this well-deserved opportunity. If you are currently working with Kirk Howard and have questions/concerns regarding your new school application, please send your questions or concerns to BPSSNewSchools@nysed.gov. All questions/concerns will be answered in a timely manner.
Instructions for Completing the 2016-17 OEDS Form
Instructions for completing the Occupational Education Data Survey (OEDS) for the July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 Reporting Period (Due April 15, 2018) is now available. Please visit the following web page for details.
Clarification on Role of LPNs in Nurse Aide Training Programs
Click here for clarification on the role of LPNs in Nurse Aide training programs.
Advisory Council Updates
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the BPSS Office in Manhattan, 116 West 32nd Street, 5th Floor Conference Room from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Due to inclement weather, this meeting has been cancelled