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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.
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The proposal was sent to the public for comment to adequately gauge what exactly this policy needs to tackle.
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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.
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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.
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The policymakers are allowing early implementation at schools as a trial run beginning as early as September 2, 2020
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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.
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The Distance Learning and Innovation regulation becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Early implementation became available to implement on September 2, 2020