State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) is an initiative that simplifies and standardizes the approval process for postsecondary institutions seeking to offer online and temporary education across multiple states in the U.S. It allows participating states to mutually recognize each other's approvals, reducing the need for repetitive individual state authorizations. This promotes greater access to online education, streamlines compliance, and increases portability for students by ensuring institutions meet consistent quality standards across state lines.