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News & Events (February)
NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING:
- RISE Committee - NPRM; Public Comment Deadline 3/2/26.
- NEW AIM COMMITTEE - Call for Negotiators Deadline 2/26/26.
- Follow Federal Policy on WCET and SAN Policy Tracker website.
NEW SAN RESOURCES:
- SAN Professional Licensure Survey Report - Explore key findings about the work shaping licensure compliance.
- Nursing Program State-Specific Requirements Chart (requires member login) - state-specific program responsibilities for institutions. (outside of SARA and in addition to the Federal requirement for curriculum satisfying state educational requirements for license).
SAN Training Opportunity!
- SAN Implementation Workshop 2026 (in-person); March 18-19, 2026; Boulder, CO. Workshop description here! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
- Hands-on opportunity to implement strategies to address professional licensure, state institutional approvals, communication with key stakeholders, and other compliance areas.
- Includes mentor group support.
NASASPS’ 2026 Annual Conference in Collaboration with SAN - Registration is Open! April 19–22, 2026, in Dallas, Texas
- Meaningful direction and discussions on best practices, emerging challenges, and lessons learned for regulation and oversight.
- SAN member sessions and the 15th Anniversary of SAN Celebration.
- SAN member registration code: 2026DALSAN
- Preliminary Agenda!
Open Forum – 2nd Tuesday of each month. February 10, 2026! Time: 10AM Alaska, 11AM Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1PM Central, 2PM Eastern; Register Each Month: February Registration Link! February Topic: SANsational Award Winners Q&A part 1; February Experts: Bryanne Ostoyich, Aims Community College; Annette Miller & Coby Cochran, Dakota State University; Will Miller & Katelyn Nelson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Note: Please watch the recorded award presentations in advance!
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Member Information:
- Are you new or relatively new to State Authorization? Start Here: State Authorization 101!
- Topic Areas: Scroll down this page for the 9 Key Areas or access from the Resources tab drop-down at the top of the webpage.
- Website login information for Member-Only Content is provided to SAN members by the SAN Coordinators for your SAN Membership.
- SAN Coordinators (managers of SAN memberships) SAN Membership Coordinator Welcome Information
Communication Platform for SAN member email updates and SAN discussions - use MIX. Important links to use MIX:
- SAN Monthly eNewsletters - archived on Mix in the SAN News & Announcements Group, note the Newsletters Tab.
- Mix Help/FAQ's.
- Member-Only Community Overview
- MIX Community Rules of Use and Standards of Etiquette
- SAN Resources are located on the SAN website not within MIX.
Other Helpful Links:
- NC-SARA Website
- U.S. Department of Education Knowledge Center Home - access to notices, Dear Colleague Letters, FSA Handbook, etc.
- WCET Frontiers - articles digital technology practice and policy for post-secondary education.
- WCET Jobs Posts Webpage
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How We Help
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.
Membership
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.
- Reciprocity advice.
Latest Resources
January 27, 2026, SAN Coordinator Call
WCET Fact Sheet: Workforce Pell
What Week Two of AHEAD Rulemaking on Accountability Measures Means for Digital Learning
Between the Lines, Behind the Work: Survey Findings on the True Scope of Licensure Compliance