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PSA Filing Window

Private schools in CA with 6+ students are required to file a PSA annually with the California Department of Education. The filing window is October 1-15, 2026.

Learn More about the PSA

Know Now

SB 848 Requirements

Protective measures for students are now law under SB 848. Private schools should verify that policies and practices are updated accordingly. 

Learn More about Requirements

Coming Up

Special Series- Title Programs

CAPSO and the CA Ombudsman are offering a special 3-workshop series for private schools to maximize participation under ESEA/ESSA.

Learn More and Register

Autonomy. Independence. Pluralism. 

CAPSO membership connects California private schools with the legislative advocacy, resources, and support they need to navigate an increasingly complex educational landscape.

Legislative advocacy that protects private school autonomy and independence

 

National Representation as the California State Affiliate to the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) 

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Practical resources and templates for member schools for compliance and cornerstone programs​​

Not a CAPSO member organization/school?

RESOURCE CENTER

Legislation & Advocacy

Track legislation and advocacy efforts impacting private schools.

Exempt Teacher Salary 

Minimum salary threshold for exempt teachers in CA private schools.

Federal Programs

Guidance and updates on federal education programs.

Templates & Tools

Templates, checklists, and tools to save time and stay compliant.

WHY CAPSO MATTERS

CAPSO is the unified voice and legislative advocate for California's private schools. Representing 92% of brick-and-mortar, nonprofit private schools* in the state, CAPSO’s unanimity model strengthens its advocacy and lobbying power on the issues that matter most to private education autonomy and independence in California.

1,400+

Schools

370,000

Students

Statewide

Advocacy

* >50 students

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