Private Business and Vocational Schools
The following is the Statement of Purpose from the Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 425 for the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act, amended July 24, 1998:
§ 1.2. It is the purpose of this Act to provide for the protection, education and welfare of the citizens of the State of Illinois; to provide for the education, protection and welfare of the students of its private business and vocational schools; and to facilitate and promote quality education and responsible, ethical business practices in each of the private business and vocational schools enrolling students in this State.
The Certificate of Approval must be displayed in a prominent location at the school to serve as public notice that it meets the minimum requirements of the law and may operate in the State of Illinois. Schools must renew their approval status annually through an application process which verifies their continued compliance, success in delivering quality training programs and financial stability. Application forms may be downloaded by clicking here FORMS. However, forms may not be submitted electronically. You must mail all required documents AND fees to the following address:
Private Business & Vocational Schools
100 North First Street
Springfield, Illinois 62777
Or you may write to request an original application packet by contacting:
Questions regarding Private Business Vocational Schools can be emailed to the following address: pbvs@isbe.net.Illinois State Board of Education
Private Business & Vocational Schools
100 North First Street
Springfield, Illinois 62777
217/782-2948Illinois State Board of Education
Private Business & Vocational Schools
100 West Randolph, Suite 14-300
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312/814-5818
