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What is SARA?

SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education.

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Protecting Students & Demanding Quality

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NC-SARA, SARA, and SAN: The Power of Collaboration

Find out more about the shared history and collaboration between NC-SARA and the State Authorization Network (SAN), two national, nonprofit organizations established to improve the quality, accessibility, and reach of postsecondary education opportunities for learners across the nation. 

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