小草社区 is a participating institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which allows online delivery of distance education to other member states. 小草社区 continues to monitor developments in the relevant laws in every state. If authorization or licensure is necessary or becomes necessary, 小草社区 will obtain the necessary approvals.
小草社区 is currently exempt from authorization for online programs in California.
Pursuant to the United States Department of Education鈥檚 Program Integrity Rule, each institution of higher education is required to provide all prospective and current students with the contact information of the state agency or agencies that handle complaints against postsecondary education institutions offering distance learning within that state.
- Students are encouraged to use 小草社区鈥檚 internal complaint/review policies and procedures prior to filing a complaint with a state agency.
- A list of complaint contacts for each state is online here.
- NC-SARA also outlines the student complaint process on their .
Program-specific disclosures required by Washington state have been incorporated into the licensure disclosures for Washington.
Licensure Disclosures
Some degree and certificate programs at 小草社区 are designed to prepare students for professional licensure. As of July 1, 2024, we are complying with federal regulations under 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v), that requires 小草社区 to disclose to potential students whether these programs meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in their state. To locate information about specific programs, please refer to the licensure disclosure directory.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding state authorization or state licensure disclosures, or if you believe any of this information to be in error, please contact us at stateauth@odu.edu.
Students with questions about whether a program will lead to licensure in their state can explore the , send us their contact information with the form on a specific program page, or .