![]() ![]() Īn alternative to obtaining approval and managing the fees, reporting, and applications for each state, is to gain institutional approval for certain distance education related activities as a SARA participating institution. You may begin research on state requirements in each state by review of The S tate A uthorization Guide. Examples of out-of-state activities that require state authorization include online courses, field experiences, brick and mortar locations, group activities, faculty teaching from another state, and recruiting. States vary in how they regulate activities occurring within their borders. Keep this basic principle in mind: if an institution offers activities to students located in another state, then the institution must obtain authorization by the state according to the regulations of that state. You will want to review the SAN website pages “How it Works” and “Why Comply” for a good overview of state authorization issues. Learning is ongoing because regulatory changes are inevitable. Learning the regulatory framework is a long-term task-indeed. The exact order is not important, but hopefully these steps will provide some guideposts as you dive in. The purpose of this document is to provide a total beginner with a list of ten steps to take to get started. State authorization compliance can seem overwhelming at first. We look forward to helping you at any step along the way. If you’ve stumbled across the WCET State Authorization Network (“SAN”), t hen you know that you aren’t alone in this journey. First, welcome to this sometimes bizarre but interesting area of regulatory compliance for out-of-state activities of the institution. Maybe you are new to this role, or to your institution-or both. Updated version by Yolanda Cunningham & Dan SilvermanĬongratulations on your new job in state authorization compliance. ![]()
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