The digital accessibility compliance deadline is arriving for U.S. schools under updated Title II requirements tied to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. The rule sets staggered deadlines for districts and states based on population size, with the first compliance date hitting April 24. Accessibility advocates warn many institutions are behind schedule. A cited survey found only 14% of districts had completed required updates, and fewer than half prioritized digital accessibility or had procedures for vetting vendor accessibility. The compliance scope extends beyond course materials to websites and mobile apps used in instruction, raising operational questions for learning management systems and edtech vendors ahead of enforcement.
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