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News & Events (May)
FEDERAL POLICY UPDATES:
- AHEAD Committee Pell & Workforce Pell - Final Regulations released May 19, 2026. Effective date 7/20/2026.
- RISE Committee - Final Regulations released 5/1/26. Effective 7/1/26. (Loan Limits & Def. of Professional Student).
- AHEAD Committee - Accountability Metrics; NPRM Released- 4/20/26.
- AIM (Accreditation)Committee Rulemaking Meetings; Consensus Reached - ED Website for posted documents.
- Web Accessibility - Compliance Deadline Extended by one year (April 2027 and April 2028, depending on the size of the population served).
- The Three A’s in Action: What Accessibility, Accountability, and Accreditation Mean for Institutions Now; WCET Frontiers; April 21, 2026.
- Follow Federal Policy on WCET and SAN Policy Tracker website.
SAN’s Summer Webinar Series – Registration is Open (SAN Member Exclusive)!
Listen in to this free, three-part webinar series for practical discussion and insights on emerging issues across higher education compliance, licensure, financial aid policy, and accreditation.
- Dates: June 16–18, 2026 (you may register for one, two, or all three sessions of the series)
- Time: 2:30 -4:00 PM (Eastern time)
- Information & Registration: Hot Topics, Cool Heads: A Summer Compliance Series information and registration here!
Open Forum – 2nd Tuesday of each month. June 9, 2026! Time: 10 AM Alaska, 11 AM Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central, 2 PM Eastern; June Topic: Practical Approaches to Continuity and Succession Planning in Compliance Roles; June Experts: Kate Grimes, Franklin University; Laura Gryder, University of Nevada Las Vegas; Miranda Hines, University of Kentucky; Suzanne Smith, Franklin University! Registration coming soon! Note: Registration will close when the meeting begins.
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SAN sponsored analysis, best practices, training, timely updates, and resources are provided for SAN Members.
State Authorization 101
Introductory material to understand the foundation of state authorization compliance.
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Members share information and obtain direction and assistance through:
- Training workshops and webcasts.
- Discussions with regulators and experts.
- Monthly calls , email discussions, and face to face meetings.
- Research reports and state-by-state analyses.
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Latest Resources
April 28, 2026 SAN Coordinator Call
SARA, Sovereignty, and Access: Exploring Policy Change for Tribal Lands
March 24, 2026 SAN Coordinator Call
More Than Disclosures: Understanding the State Oversight Layer in Nursing Program Compliance