Education in cosmetology

The Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS) oversees and monitors non-degree granting proprietary schools in New York State. The Bureau is responsible for ensuring that the overall educational quality of the programs offered will provide students with the necessary skills to secure meaningful employment and for protecting students' financial interests while attending proprietary schools. BPSS licenses/registers proprietary schools and credentials proprietary school teachers to ensure that appropriate standards are met. The Bureau investigates student complaints and conducts comprehensive investigations of schools to assure compliance with Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations. Proprietary schools under BPSS jurisdiction include trade and business schools, computer training facilities, and for-profit English as a Second Language (ESL) schools.

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Information for Schools

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• Coalition of New York State Career Schools Web Site
• New York State Beauty School Association Web Site
• Career Education In The News
• Changes to TAP eligibility for funding students with foreign diplomas
• Federal Disapproval of TABE Test as an Approved Ability to Benefit (ATB) Test

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Information for Students

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• Closure of Caliber Training Institute
• Closure of Jordan Lynn School for Appearance Enhancement
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Information for Other Agencies

• Directory of Schools
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and qualifications

Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology.