Federal Regulations
Description
Regulations are legally binding rules issued by administrative agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Education, Department of Justice, and Veterans Administration, to implement federal statutes.
For The Tracker, the focus is primarily on Department of Education regulations implementing Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
Critical Federal Regulations
State Authorization
Description:
An institution must be authorized in its home state and comply with any state requirements where its students are located.
Professional Licensure
Description:
Institutions offering licensure programs must meet state educational requirements where the institution and students are located and provide public and individualized licensure disclosures.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities
Description:
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new web and mobile accessibility standards that public entities must follow to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).