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ADA & Section 508 Web Accessibility Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
THEC faces an active federal and state web accessibility enforcement timeline, with compliance obligations under ADA and Section 508 now in effect as of April 2026. Identified gaps across public-facing digital portals elevate legal exposure and risk limiting equitable access to higher education resources for students and the public.
The opportunity
A statewide FY 2026–27 budget allocation of $4 million designated for ADA digital accessibility compliance tools is enacted and available, reducing procurement friction. Acting within the current fiscal cycle directly addresses an active enforcement deadline and advances equitable digital access across public higher education.
FY 2026-27 State Budget
Discuss this project →Modernize Emergency Preparedness and Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Higher Education Safety
High Priority
About this project
THEC carries a provisional Emergency Preparedness Score of 3, reflecting moderate gaps including no public Emergency Operations Plan, an undetermined mass-notification platform, and inconsistent emergency-call practices across affiliated institutions. The statewide mass notification contract is nearing expiration, elevating both compliance and operational continuity risk across the higher education system.
The opportunity
The expiring statewide mass notification contract creates a near-term, competitive window to consolidate or modernize emergency communications before a coverage gap emerges. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns procurement with cooperative vehicle eligibility and supports continuity planning mandates for public higher education institutions.
NASPO ValuePoint
Discuss this project →Enterprise Cybersecurity & Credential Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
THEC operates under active state enterprise cybersecurity mandates requiring vulnerability management and incident response capabilities, while expanding data-intensive initiatives in evidence-building and transfer system development. Gaps in credential and password security elevate exposure risk across sensitive institutional and student data systems.
The opportunity
The enacted FY 2026–27 state budget includes a $3 million Next-Gen Academies allocation explicitly covering cybersecurity technologies, creating a favorable and time-aligned funding environment. Advancing credential and access management now supports mandate compliance, reduces breach risk, and aligns with active digital transformation priorities.
FY 2026-27 State Budget
Discuss this project →Modernizing Enterprise Data Infrastructure for Higher Education
IT Modernization · Data Governance
High Priority
About this project
THEC has identified enterprise data modernization and transfer articulation system development as strategic priorities, with active budget requests underway. Some funding remains unsecured, creating planning risk as data infrastructure needs grow and institutional coordination demands increase.
The opportunity
Executive-level support through a digital transformation initiative positions this project for near-term procurement cycles, aligning with FY planning windows. Advancing data infrastructure now reduces long-term operational risk and strengthens evidence-based decision-making across the state's higher education system.
NASPO ValuePoint
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