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Distance Learning & Innovation Conversation Began
The Distance Learning & Innovation policy amendment to the HEA conversation began on April 2, 2020 due to the significant changes to classroom activities due to COVID-19. -
Comments due from policymakers, teachers, students, etc.
The proposal was sent to the public for comment to adequately gauge what exactly this policy needs to tackle. -
Comments Received by Secretary
The Secretary received 238 comments regarding the Distance Learning and Innovation policy amendment to the HEA and an analysis was done to implement suggestions and critiques. -
Clinical Education Revisions Made
The Department made revisions to the policy regarding clinical education on July 1, 2020. This made allowances for certain hands-on activities to be done innovatively online. -
Early Implementation Available to Begin
The policymakers are allowing early implementation at schools as a trial run beginning as early as September 2, 2020 -
Final Regulations Published
The Department published its final regulation on November 1, 2020 following a month-long public commenting period to ensure a well-rounded policy was created that takes all needs into account. -
Regulation Policy becomes Effective
The Distance Learning and Innovation regulation becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Early implementation became available to implement on September 2, 2020