In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice published a new rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and clarifying that digital materials must be accessible.
This rule requires all digital systems and content at public universities to proactively comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA by April 24, 2026, with only limited exceptions.
An updated Digital Accessibility Policy was approved by President Kevin M. Guskiewicz and took effect on June 1, 2024. Additionally, the process of updating the version of the WCAG we use from 2.0 AA to 2.2 AA has begun. Full WCAG 2.2 AA adoption is currently scheduled for January 1, 2026.