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Program Approval: Informal Review

  • How does my organization get approved for a new licensure program?
  • How does my organization become an approved preparation provider?
    • Refer to the Informal Review Toolkit for information about becoming a new sponsoring organization. Our team will schedule an overview call upon receiving your organization's Intent to Submit form.
  • What are the requirements to put forward a new program?
    • Submission requirements vary by licensure category, field, and grade span. A complete list of submission requirements can be found in the Informal Review Toolkit under "Informal Review Submission."

Last Updated: September 25, 2024

 
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