State Authorization and Licensing: Recent Developments and Trends to Watch
State authorization requirements, particularly for online education programs, remain in flux even as more states join the state reciprocity compact, known as SARA, which applies to accredited institutions.
Assessing Kaplan-Purdue – Revolution or Evolution??
The announcement that Purdue University, a Big Ten public institution, has agreed to acquire Kaplan University, a 30,000-student for-profit online institution, has sent shock waves across the entire higher education community.
Avoiding Common Legal Issues at Coding Schools (and Other Edtech Companies): Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Nancy Anderson, Paul Thompson and Mike Goldstein
If you operate a coding academy or provide almost any kind of educational program (whether face-to-face, online or hybrid) – regardless of whether you accept federal funds or participate in federal student aid programs – you are probably required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
As the Department of Education Revisits the Gainful Employment Rule California Legislators Propose a State Alternative
Jonathon Glass, Kate Lee Carey and Joseph Mensah
With continued questions about the Trump Administration’s commitment to Obama-era regulations, including the Gainful Employment (GE) Rule, one state is ready to jump into the fray and offer its own state-based alternative to the federal GE Rule.
Avoiding Common Legal Issues at Coding Schools: Data Privacy and Security
The second post in the series on common legal and regulatory pitfalls that alternative education providers must proactively avoid focuses on data privacy and security. Learn more about student data privacy and best practices and policies.
New Department of Education Accreditation Database: A Promising Start, But Clearly a Work in Progress
Robin Dasher-Alston, Mike Goldstein and Jay Vaughan
The Department of Education (ED) has launched a new online database intended to provide current and prospective students, as well as the broader community, with current information on the accreditation status of institutions that participate in the federal student grant and loan programs.
Avoiding Common Legal Issues at Coding Schools: Marketing
This is the first of a series of posts on common legal and regulatory pitfalls that alternative education providers must proactively avoid. Today’s topic is avoiding sloppy or overly aggressive marketing.
Department of Defense to Outsource, Strengthen Institutional Compliance Program
Matthew Johnson and Marjorie Arrington
The US Department of Defense (DoD) plans to retain the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct Institutional Compliance Program (ICP) audits of schools participating in DoD’s Tuition Assistance Program.
More Fallout from ACICS Loss of Recognition – SEVP Removes Grace Period
Mike Goldstein, Paul Thompson and Jay Vaughan
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced that its Student and Exchange Visitor Program will no longer allow ACICS schools 18 months to find new accreditors.
Administration Releases “Skinny” Budget; Education Feels the Pinch
Yesterday, the Administration released its Budget Blueprint for 2018. Overall, the Blueprint upholds many of the campaign promises the President made, increasing military spending by significantly cutting funds from almost all domestic agencies, including education.
Excitement about Adult Learning: A Lasting Impression from SXSWedu
Cooley associate, Matt Johnson, attended SXSWedu last week. Read his insights on the conference and key takeaway for 2017.
March 28 Deadline Looms for Online Schools to Obtain Authorization in New York
Nancy Anderson, Mike Goldstein and Paul Thompson
Last September, the New York Board of Regents issued new regulations requiring all degree-granting out-of-state institutions seeking to enroll New York residents in their online programs to obtain authorization from the Board.