Educating Members on Advocacy Issues
Following are regulatory and legislative articles and updates of relevance to the digital learning community as provided by the TxDLA Public Policy Committee. The Public Policy Committee advocates TxDLA positions to policy makers including government officials, legislative committees, and agencies that influence actions.
Latest Public Policy Updates
DOJ Releases Final Rule on Web Accessibility
On April 8, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released its Final Rule to revise existing regulations implementing Title II of the…
Read MoreMajor Changes to Distance Ed: Department of Education Rulemaking Final Session Update
Major changes loom on the horizon for postsecondary distance education programs in the United States, but we are now in…
Read MoreProposed Changes to Digital & Distance Education Rules
Proposed changes to federal rules around digital and distance education are currently being discussed, according to an update from TxDLA’s…
Read MoreTrump, Congress, and Education in 2018: Eight Big Questions
There’s plenty of suspense heading into President Donald Trump’s second year in office when it comes to education, and some big…
Read MoreNew Regulations Require Health Services Web Page for Higher Ed
Health Services Web Page: Rex Peebles, Assistant Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, sent a notification which states…
Read MoreNew Regulations for Professional Licensure Notifications
85R HB 1508 requires institutions to provide individual notice to each applicant and enrollee if a criminal conviction would make…
Read MoreDoes Your Distance Education Program Cross the State Line?
Is your institution aware of the legal issues and the requirements of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements? The State Authorization Reciprocity…
Read MoreAttend TxDLA’s Fall Leadership Workshop
One of the best ways to get involved with TxDLA is to attend the annual Fall Leadership Workshop. You do…
Read MoreTxDLA Announces Creation of the Texas State Authorization Network
TxDLA is proud to announce the creation of the Texas State Authorization Network (TxSAN). The TxSAN purpose is to connect…
Read MoreHigher Education Supplement to the National Ed Tech Plan Released
The Higher Education Supplement to the National Ed Tech Plan has been released. Download the entire supplment: https://tech.ed.gov/higherednetp/ Three reasons to…
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