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What the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means for Digital Learning in Higher Education

There is no shortage of news items about Congress recently passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). We know that the OBBBA was a massive budget bill that was passed using an expedited process, created by the Congressional Budget Act…

SAN Advisory Group - Procedures

About the State Authorization Network (SAN)The State Authorization Network (SAN) is the leader for guidance and support for navigating state and federal regulatory compliance for out-of-state activities of postsecondary institutions. SAN…

Reading Federal Statutes and Regulations

 What’s the Difference? (These principles apply to review state statutes & regulations, also.) Statutes: These are laws passed by Congress. They lay out the broad legal framework (e.g., HEA)Example: A statute might say…

Writing an Effective Public Comment

Why Public Comments MatterThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) uses negotiated rulemaking to shape policies that govern federal financial aid programs and institutional accountability. Public comments inform how regulations are drafted…

Legal Authority of Policy Elements

Below please find a graphic that indicates the legal authority of policy elements.In one column we share policy elements that have full legal effect.First, statutes are created by legislatures.Second, regulations are created by…

Federal and State Requirements for Professional Licensure

Held March 18, 202590 Minute WebinarHosted by the State Authorization Network (SAN) and NC-SARA Intended Audience: Higher Education Institutions, State Regulators & State Portal Entity (SPE) representatives, Regional Compact staff…

NC-SARA, SARA, and SAN: The Power of Collaboration

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and the State Authorization Network (SAN) are two national, nonprofit organizations established to improve the quality, accessibility, and reach of postsecondary…

December Federal Rulemaking Activity – New Final Regulations & Withdrawn Provisions

T’was the final weeks of December when most of higher education was not stirring – except for the U.S. Department of Education (Department). The Department was preparing gifts announcements finalizing the regulatory issues from the Winter…

Cinematic Leadership: Russ Poulin's Oscar-Worthy Career

In the world of digital learning policy and practice, few names resonate as profoundly as Russ Poulin’s. Reflecting on a career spanning over three decades, it’s evident that Russ has been a pioneering force and fostered a community of…

State Institutional Approval Quick Chart

StateHigher Education Approval AgencyOversight Process/AuthorityAgency ContactsOversight of Online Courses?Notes:AlabamaCommission on Higher Ed (ACHE)Alabama Community College System (ACCS)Non-Resident Institution Process ProcessJim…