The Office of Administrative Law provides the following training and information sessions to state agency personnel and members of the public.
CLASSES OFFERED:
(1) 3-Day Rulemaking Training Course for State Agency Personnel;
(2) Special 3-Hour Training for state Agency Personnel on Underground Regulations; and
(3) Information Session for Members of the Public on the Rulemaking Process under the Administrative Procedure Act
(1) 3-Day Rulemaking Training Course for State Agency Personnel
The 3-day APA rulemaking course includes comprehensive instruction on rulemaking requirements under the APA. Students will learn about rulemaking procedures, when regulations need to be adopted, how regulations are adopted, and what OAL looks for when reviewing a regulation for compliance with the APA.
To sign up: Fill out and submit the interest form below. When training dates are scheduled you will be notified and asked to confirm your attendance. Please only submit the form once to avoid unnecessary duplication. Direct any additional inquiries you may have to training@oal.ca.gov and include “3-Day APA Rulemaking Class” in the subject line.
Location of Training: Classes are currently being held via Microsoft Teams.
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Price: $460 per person
Classes are generally held in February, April, June, August, October, and December. This schedule is subject to change.
Please note: Supervisor or training coordinator approval is required before your registration can be finalized.
3 Day Rulemaking Training Interest Form
All fields must be completed in order to register for this class.
(2) Special 3-Hour Training for State Agency Personnel on Underground Regulations
Upcoming Trainings:
October 21, 2026 – 9am to Noon
Location of Training: Virtual Training via Microsoft Teams
Pre-enrollment registration/reservation: Please enroll using the links below.
October 21, 2026 – Registration Form
Cost: The training is free, but space is limited.
If you have questions about the underground regulation training, please email OALURTraining@oal.ca.gov.
(3) Information Session for Members of the Public on the Rulemaking Process under the Administrative Procedure Act
This two-hour public information session provides the basic principles of regulations and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Taught by OAL attorneys, students will learn about OAL and its role, how to participate in the rulemaking process, when an agency needs to adopt regulations, how regulations are adopted, and the underground regulation petition process.
This special information session is specifically focused on assisting the public in understanding the APA and only members of the public are invited. Employees of state agencies interested in learning about rulemaking can sign up for OAL’s 3-Day Rulemaking Training or Underground Regulations Training (see above).
Upcoming Trainings:
October 13, 2026 – 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Location of Training: Virtual Training via Microsoft Teams
Pre-enrollment registration/reservation: Please enroll using the links below.
October 13, 2026 – Registration Form
Cost: The training is free, but space is limited.
If you have questions about the public information session, please email staff@oal.ca.gov.