HELP’s experts track the latest licensure compliance developments so you don’t have to, bringing you clear, timely insights in one place. Browse our recent updates below, or explore all of our resources in the Resource Hub.
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Educational Requirements vs. “Everything Else”: Why the Distinction Matters for Licensure Compliance
Clear, consistent licensure disclosures start with understanding what truly counts as an educational requirement. This post breaks down the critical distinction between program-based requirements and…
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Is Your Accounting Program a “Licensure Program” Under Federal Regulations?
As CPA licensure pathways evolve, institutions must determine whether their accounting programs qualify as licensure programs under federal regulations and SARA. This article breaks down…
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Who’s Really Tracking Professional Licensure at Your Institution?
Professional licensure compliance is no longer a side task that can live in spreadsheets or in one person’s institutional memory. As federal expectations increase and…
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The Real Work Behind Licensure Compliance: What a New National Survey Confirms
A new national survey confirms what licensure compliance teams have long known: professional licensure work is expanding, increasingly complex, and often managed without clear guidance.…
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Putting Students First: A Conversation with Kris Maul, JD
With more than 15 years of licensure compliance experience, Kris Maul, JD, explains how HELP’s expert-verified research and The Bookmark help institutions navigate change with…
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Where Accuracy Meets Insight: A Conversation with Nan Kalke, PhD
Clarity in licensure compliance doesn’t happen by chance. In this Behind the Curtain conversation, HELP co-founder Nan Kalke, PhD shares how deep higher education experience,…
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Translating Complexity into Clarity: A Conversation with Emily Bogus, EdD
Licensure compliance in educator preparation is rarely black-and-white. In this Behind the Curtain conversation, Emily Bogus, EdD, HELP’s Director of Educator Preparation Licensure, shares how…
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Behind the Curtain: How HELP’s Team of Researchers Powers The Bookmark
Institutions trust The Bookmark because accuracy isn’t optional, it’s essential. Behind every data point is a disciplined research process led by experienced legal and compliance…
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Updated: Top 5 Things to Know About Licensure Before You Choose Your Degree Program
Licensure rules differ in every state, and choosing a program that doesn’t meet your state’s requirements can delay or derail your career. Make sure you…
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Is “Undetermined” Still Allowed in Licensure Disclosures?
Higher ed institutions can’t rely on “undetermined” in public licensure disclosures after the 2024 federal updates, but the term still matters in specific student disclosures.…
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New Clarity on SARA Policy 5.2
NC-SARA has clarified how institutions should determine if a program leads to licensure—a key factor in professional licensure disclosures and compliance. Learn what the updated…
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Tiny compliance team? Meet your new best friend.
When you’re a one-person compliance team, every minute counts. Just ask one of our Bookmark members — who says The Bookmark “shaved sooo much time”…