Higher Education Act: Federal legislation that governs the administration of federal student aid programs and sets standards for higher education institutions
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting the privacy of student education records
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations, particularly important for determining tax status and compliance requirements for educational institutions
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring educational institutions to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal regulations ensuring non-discrimination in employment practices within educational institutions
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing the issuance and trading of shares if the institution plans to issue securities
State Education Laws: State-specific regulations governing educational institutions' operations, curriculum, and standards
State Corporation Laws: State-specific requirements for incorporating and maintaining corporate status
State Business Registration: Requirements for registering and maintaining business operations within specific states
State Educational Licensing: State-specific requirements for obtaining and maintaining educational institution licenses
State Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations and requirements for educational institutions
Department of Education Regulations: Federal guidelines and requirements for educational institutions set by the U.S. Department of Education
Accreditation Requirements: Standards and criteria set by recognized accrediting bodies for educational quality assurance
Professional Certification Requirements: Industry-specific requirements for professional certification programs if offered by the institution
Student Financial Aid Compliance: Requirements for participating in federal and state student financial aid programs
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state regulations protecting students as consumers of educational services
Data Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the collection, storage, and protection of student and institutional data
Online Education Regulations: Specific requirements for delivering educational content through online platforms and distance learning
