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“Finding, interpreting, and understanding licensure requirements was a challenge for my institution. Working with Higher Education Licensure Pros (HELP) provided us the critical licensure information we need to comply with federal Title IV regulations. HELP’s experience with licensure research and disclosures is extremely valuable. I am so happy that we worked with these experts!”
— Monica Devers, Ph.D., Dean of Professional Studies and Graduate Education, Augsburg University
“MHEC and HELP have worked together for several years. During that time HELP has been a consistent source of knowledge and advice on matters pertaining to institutional professional licensure research, disclosures, and related compliance matters. Kris and Nan are always responsive and provide answers to our questions that are easy to understand while still addressing issues in a deep, thoughtful manner. We are thankful for HELP’s expertise and look forward to continued collaborations.”
— Jenny Parks, M.A., Vice President, Policy & Research, Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC)
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Did ED just extend the new requirements to January 1, 2025?
Did ED just extend the new requirements to January 1, 2025?

U.S. Department of Education released an Electronic Announcement providing limited opportunity for some institutions to extend PPA Certification licensure compliance to January 1, 2025

Final ED regulations: October Tricks or Treats?
Final ED regulations: October Tricks or Treats?

As any horror film fan knows, the anticipation of a scare is often the most intense, terrifying part. We have all been waiting in anticipation (hopefully not terror) since May 2023 when the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released their proposed regulations related to professional and occupational licensure. That wait ended this week.

On a fittingly frightening day, October 31st, ED officially released the final version of regulations covering professional and occupational licensure. These include a few potential tricks– unexpected changes from the proposed language that colleges and universities need to carefully consider. But don’t be scared, ED has provided some treats that should help most institutions comply and continue offering licensure programs to students located in other states.

U.S. Department of Education Proposed Regs: Increased Responsibilities
U.S. Department of Education Proposed Regs: Increased Responsibilities

The U.S. Department of Education officially released proposed regulations that cover professional/occupational licensure and certification on Friday, May 19th 2023.

The proposal includes sweeping changes in a number of different areas for Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

While the professional/occupational licensure and certification changes are a small fraction of the total, they will have a significant impact on your institution.

Most importantly, institutions can only offer programs to students in locations where the curriculum meets all educational requirements for licensure.

Public Disclosures are still required, but “no determination made” is no longer an option.

Read this post for all of the details you need to know.