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Global Compliance
International Approvals
Institutions offering courses or activities outside the United States should first determine whether the activity is regulated in the country where it occurs.
Some countries regulate distance education, and institutions should understand how local requirements may affect online courses offered to students outside the United States.
Key considerations may include:
- Whether distance education is subject to approval, registration, or other oversight in the student’s country.
- Whether local tax laws or institutional oversight requirements apply.
- Whether accessibility requirements apply to digital learning offered to students in specific countries and regions.
- Whether country-specific requirements apply to military-affiliated students participating in distance education courses. – Military-Affiliated Students: Managing International Compliance When Duty Calls. Prepared for SAN by our colleagues at Hogan Lovells: Bill Ferreira, Stephanie Gold, and Megan Wilson.
European Accessibility Act
Institutions serving students by distance education in the European Union may be subject to the European Accessibility Act (EAA), including requirements related to WCAG 2.1 AA. A helpful resource is The European Accessibility Act: What U.S. Business Leaders Need to Know About Cross-Border Digital Compliance.
Legal support
Institutions may wish to seek outside counsel for assistance. One option is Hogan Lovells’ Education GOES International service.