[wactc-san] State Authorization Updates for April 2023

Tue Apr 4 07:15:13 PDT 2023

Hello, WACTC-SAN eList Subscribers!

Below are updates on federal rulemaking and State Authorization Network resources.

As a reminder some links require login information which we have in the State Authorization Resources for WA CTCs Canvas shell. If you would like to be added to the shell, please email Kathy at kchatfield at clark.edu<mailto:kchatfield at clark.edu> (please don't reply all here) with your Canvas username or SIS ID.

If you are new or relatively new to the issues of out-of-state activity compliance START HERE with State Authorization 101<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/state-authorization-101> and review the introductory resources on the How it Works Page<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/state-authorization/how-it-works> on the SAN website.  Then move on to the Getting Started webpage<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/resources/getting-started> for public facing and member only resources.
Learn More about SAN:  The State Authorization Network (SAN) Meeting an Important Need<https://wcet.wiche.edu/frontiers/2022/04/21/san-meeting-an-important-need/>; WCET Frontiers 4/21/22.
Negotiated Rulemaking is here again!
U.S. Department of Education: Intent to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee.<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/24/2023-06028/negotiated-rulemaking-committee-public-hearings>  Public Hearings April 11-13, 2023.  Written public comments deadline April 24, 2023. Issues to include:

     *   State Authorization
     *   Accreditation
     *   Third-Party Servicers
     *   Definition of Distance Education
Third Party Servicer and OPM Updates:
Public Comment Provided by SAN and WCET related to U.S. Department of Education OPM Request for Comments<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/16/2023-03261/announcement-of-listening-sessions> and Third-Party Servicer Guidance<https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/dear-colleague-letters/2023-02-15/requirements-and-responsibilities-third-party-servicers-and-institutions-updated-feb-28-2023>

     *   OPM Comment Weblink:  https://bit.ly/san-wcetPublicCommentOPM2023 <https://bit.ly/san-wcetPublicCommentOPM2023%C2%A0>
     *   TPS Comment Weblink:  https://bit.ly/san-wcetPublicCommentTPSGuidance2023
Events

  *   Open Forum - 2nd Tuesday of each month. April 11, 2023  Time: 10AM Alaska, 11AM Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1PM Central, 2PM Eastern; Link: wiche.zoom.us/j/9421225612<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wiche.zoom.us_j_9421225612&d=DwMFAg&c=7ypwAowFJ8v-mw8AB-SdSueVQgSDL4HiiSaLK01W8HA&r=K9uwAcEv99Ak2AXi7mmekYpvvNnlWNoULINcD1AulAc&m=z8r2nkO_xrnkg1n-4wM6Wtn6hY0pZuJEmtVtqQ7SZ9Y&s=7-lkzCcljdYk75aNe_AyOBQbysTF5fcxoWXtmNg_k1g&e=>; April Topic: SARA Policy Modification Process & How to Participate; April Experts: Sam Loftin, J.D., Director of Consumer Protection, Washington Student Achievement Council; Jared Abdirkin, Director, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), New England Board of Higher Education. Open Forum is a member only opportunity for a 30 min Q & A with the expert(s) and is not recorded.
  *   Last Call!!!  Register Today! NASASPS Conference in Collaboration with SAN:  Phoenix, AZ; April 30-May 3, 2023.  Opportunity to learn with the state regulators! SAN half day meeting included!  Several SAN members and familiar presenters are providing sessions.  See the preliminary agenda<https://nasasps.org/wp-content/uploads/NASASPS-2023-Conference-Preliminary-Agenda-01202023.pdf> here! Session will address Professional Licensure Issues, SARA Policy Modification, Federal Updates, Implementation of Changes of Ownership & Borrower Defense regulations plus more! Information and registration here!<https://nasasps.org/events/conferences/> Code for SAN Members:  SAN23PHX.
  *   Public Comment Period for SARA Policy Modification Proposals - April 17-May 17, 2023; Follow Participate in SARA Policy Modifications<https://nc-sara.org/participate-sara-policy-modifications> for more information!
Resources:
SAN Webpage to follow new U.S. Department of Education Rulemaking 2023-2024.<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/resources/us-department-education-rulemaking-2023-2024>
Archived Webinar:  Third-Party Servicer Guidance:  Update, What Do We Know, and Why You Should Comment; March 20, 2023; Archived recording, transcript, and slide deck are available here.<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/resources/special-event-third-party-servicer-guidance-update-what-do-we-know-and-why-you-should>  SAN, WCET, & Phil Hill welcomed the public to this special event to address the recent US Department of Education Guidance for Third-Party Servicers to share what we know, address & collect your questions, and suggest why you should provide a public comment!
New SARA Reciprocity Policy Modification Process Yields Proposals Intended to Increase Student Protections<https://wcet.wiche.edu/frontiers/2023/03/21/sara-reciprocity-modification-yields-proposals-to-increase-student-protections/>; WCET Frontiers; March 21, 2023
New Paper and Policy Brief addressing the definition of Distance Education.

     *   Policy Brief - Regular and Substantive Interaction<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/resources/policy-brief-regular-and-substantive-interaction> (requires SAN Member login)
     *   Defining "Distance Education" in Policy: Differences Among Federal, State, and Accreditation Agencies<https://wcetsan.wiche.edu/resources/defining-distance-education-policy-differences-among-federal-state-and-accreditation>
Please let us know if you have any questions on these or other state authorization topics.
Your SAN Coordinators for SBCTC,

Dr. Michael Brown, SBCTC, mbrown at sbctc.edu<mailto:mbrown at sbctc.edu>
Dr. Kathy Chatfield, Clark College, kchatfield at clark.edu<mailto:kchatfield at clark.edu>
Melissa McBurney, Columbia Basin College, mmcburney at columbiabasin.edu<mailto:mmcburney at columbiabasin.edu>

[Visit the CBC Website]<https://www.columbiabasin.edu/>

Melissa McBurney (she/her)
Dean for Accreditation and Assessment
Accreditation Liaison Officer
509.542.4382 or ext. 2382
2600 N. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301
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