- States previously approved by their regional compact for SARA membership are eligible for renewal every two years.
- Regional compacts assess the state's past compliance with SARA policies, including its reporting of and responsiveness to student complaints, and affirm its willingness and ability to maintain continued compliance.
- The regional compact either approves the state’s membership in SARA for an additional two years or denies renewal of the state’s membership.
Detailed information about the state renewal process is the in the SARA Policy Manual, Section 2.6.