Standing with State and Other Accrediting Agencies
Standing with State and Other Accrediting Agencies
Kean University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and authorized by the State of New Jersey - Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.
The State of New Jersey also grants the following approvals to Kean University:
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Programs |
NJ State Agency |
Evidence of Approvals |
| Programs | Department of Education (NJ DOE) | http://www.nj.gov/highereducation/PDFs/TeacherEdByArea.pdf |
Instructions for filing complaints with the state and accrediting agencies can be found by clicking on the links below:
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) |
https://www.msche.org/complaints/ |
| Department of Education, New Jersey (NJ DOE) | https://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/OSHEComplaintInstructions.shtml |
Contact Us:
Office of Accreditation and Assessment
Telephone: (908) 737-3350
Email: assessment@kean.edu
Colin Anderson, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Email: coanders@kean.edu
Susan Ahern, Ed.D.
Acting Director
Email: sahern@kean.edu
Rachel Kahn
Assessment Coordinator
Email: rkahn@kean.edu
| College | Program(s) | Agency: Accreditation Endorsement Recognition |
Agency: Full Name |
Agency: Type | Last Accredited Endorsed and/or Certified Year |
Next Accredited Endorsed and/or Certified Year |
Evidence of Good Standing (Website) | Letters of Good Standing and/or Other References | Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | B.S Accounting | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | B.S. Finance | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | B.S. Global Business | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | B.S. Management | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | B.S. Marketing | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | M.B.A. Business Administration (Global Option) | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Business & Public Management (CBPM) | M.S. Accounting | AACSB | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | Accreditation | 2023 | 2028 | AACSB Evidence of Good Standing | AACSB Letters of Good Standing | AACSB Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.S. Computer Science | ABET (CAC) | Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET (Union campus only) Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology | Accreditation | 2021 | 2027 | ABET Evidence of Good Standing | ABET Letters of Good Standing | ABET Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.S. Information Technology | ABET (CAC) | Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET (Union campus only) Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology | Accreditation | 2021 | 2027 | ABET Evidence of Good Standing | ABET Letters of Good Standing | ABET Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | B.S.N. Nursing | ACEN | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accreditation | 2017 | 2025 | ACEN Evidence of Good Standing (B.S.N. Program) | ACEN Letter of Good Standing | ACEN Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | M.S.N. Nursing | ACEN | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accreditation | 2017 | 2025 | ACEN Evidence of Good Standing (M.S.N. Program) | ACEN Letter of Good Standing | ACEN Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | M.S. Genetic Counseling | ACGC | Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling | Accreditation | 2023 | 2029 | ACGC Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | ACGC Letter of Good Standing | ACGC Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.S. Chemistry | ACS | American Chemical Society | Certification | 2015 | 2021-2022 | ACS Evidence of Good Standing | ACS Letter of Good Standing | ACS Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | M.S. Occupational Therapy | AOTA/ACOTE | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Accreditation | 2024 | 2034 | ACOTE MSOT Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University OT Masters') | ACOTE MSOT Letter of Good Standing | ACOTE Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | O.T.D. Occupational Therapy | AOTA/ACOTE | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Accreditation | 2020 | 2027 | ACOTE OTD Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University OT Doctorate) | ACOTE OTD Letter of Good Standing | ACOTE Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | Psy.D. Combined School and Clinical Psychology | APA | American Psychological Association | Accreditation | 2016 | 2023 | APA Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | APA Letter of Good Standing | APA Instructions for Filing Compliants |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | M.S. Physician Assistant Studies | ARC-PA | Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant | Accreditation | 2021 | 2023-2024 | ARC-PA Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | ARC-PA Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | M.A. Speech Language Pathology | CAA-ASHA | Council of Academic Accreditation, American Speech Language Hearing Association | Accreditation | 2022 | 2030 | CAA-ASHA Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | CAA-ASHA Letter of Good Standing | CAA-ASHA Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | M.S. Athletic Training | CAATE | Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education | Accreditation | 2019 | 2029 | CAATE Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | CAATE Letter of Good Standing | CAATE Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | M.A. Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | CACREP | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | Accreditation | 2011 | 2030 | CACREP Evidence of Good Standing (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program) | CACREP Letter of Good Standing | CACREP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | M.A. Counseling: College Counseling & Student Affairs | CACREP | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | Accreditation | 2020 | 2030 | CACREP Evidence of Good Standing (College Counseling & Student Affairs) | CACREP Letter of Good Standing | CACREP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | M.A. Counseling: School Counseling & School Counseling with LPC | CACREP | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | Accreditation | 2003 | 2030 | CACREP Evidence of Good Standing (School Counseling) | CACREP Letter of Good Standing | CACREP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | Ph.D. Counseling: Counseling & Supervision | CACREP | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | Accreditation | 2020 | 2030 | CACREP Evidence of Good Standing (Ph.D. Counseling & Supervision) | CACREP Letter of Good Standing | CACREP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | College of Education | CAEP [Advanced] | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.A. Early Childhood Education (P-3/TSD-endorsement only) | CAEP [Advanced] | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Early Childhood Education | CAEP [Advanced] | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Educational Administration | CAEP [Advanced] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Fine Arts Art Education (K-12) | CAEP [Advanced] | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Instruction and Curriculum (Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Teaching English as a Second Language) | CAEP [Advanced] | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Special Education (Autism and Developmental Disabilities; Learning and Behavioral Disabilities) | CAEP [Advanced] | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2021 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.A. Early Childhood Education (P-3/TSD) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2017 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.A. Elementary Education TSD (K-6; K-6 & 5-8) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.A. Elementary Bilingual Education (K-6; K-6 & 5-8) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.A. Spanish Education (K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.M. Music Education (K-12 certification) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.S. Physical Education and Health (K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | College of Education | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. English Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. Fine Arts Art Education (K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. History Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Biology Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Chemistry Education (K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Earth Science Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Mathematical Sciences Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | CAEP [Initial] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | M.A. Instruction and Curriculum: STEM Teacher Education: Biology | CAEP [Advanced] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | M.A. Instruction and Curriculum: STEM Teacher Education: Chemistry | CAEP [Advanced] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | M.A. Instruction and Curriculum: STEM Teacher Education: Mathematics | CAEP [Advanced] |
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation | Accreditation | 2020 | 2025 | CAEP Evidence of Good Standing | CAEP Letter of Good Standing | CAEP Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.S. Health Information Management (Joint with Rutgers) | CAHIIM (affiliated with Rutgers University) | Commission on Accreditation for Health Information Management | Accreditation | 2022 | 2029-2030 | CAHIIM Evidence of Good Standing | CAHIIM Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | D.P.T. Physical Therapy | CAPTE | Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | Accreditation | 2019 | 2024 | CAPTE Evidence of Good Standing | CAPTE Letter | CAPTE Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | B.F.A. Interior Design | CIDA | Council for Interior Design Accreditation | Accreditation | 2019 | 2025 | CIDA Evidence of Good Standing (Kean University) | CIDA Accreditation Decision | CIDA Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services (CHPHS) | M.S.W. Social Work | CSWE | Council on Social Work Education | Accreditation | 2019 | 2027 | CSWE Evidence of Good Standing | CSWE Letter of Good Standing | CSWE Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Educational Administration | NELP | National Educational Leadership Preparation (formerly ELCC) | Endorsement | 2021 | 2025 | NELP Evidence of Good Standing | NELP Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | M.Arch. in Architecture (Kean USA) | NAAB | National Architectural Accrediting Board | Accreditation | 2017 | 2024 | NAAB Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | NAAB Instructions for Filing Complaints (page 39 of the document) | |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | M.Arch. in Architecture (WKU) | NAAB | National Architectural Accrediting Board | Accreditation | 2022 | 2024 | NAAB Evidence of Good Standing (search for Kean University) | NAAB Instructions for Filing Complaints (page 39 of the document) | |
| College of Education (COE) | The Kean University Child Care Center | NAEYC | National Association for the Education of Young Children | Certification | 2019 | 2024 | NAEYC Evidence of Good Standing | NAEYC Certificate of Accreditation | NAEYC Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.A. Fine Arts Art Education (K-12) | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | M.A. Fine Arts (Teaching Certification, Studio, Supervision) | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. Fine Arts | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.F.A. Studio Art | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | B.F.A. Graphic Design (both Kean USA and WKU) | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | B.F.A. Advertising | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | B.F.A. Interior Design (both Kean USA and WKU) | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| Michael Graves College (MGC) | B.I.D. Industrial Design (both Kean USA and WKU) | NASAD | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | Accreditation | 2015 | 2023-2024 | NASAD Evidence of Good Standing | NASAD Letter of Good Standing | NASAD Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Education (COE) | B.M. Music Education (K-12 certification) | NASM | National Association of Schools of Music | Accreditation | 2022 | 2031-2032 | NASM Evidence of Good Standing | NASM Letter of Good Standing | NASM Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. Music | NASM | National Association of Schools of Music | Accreditation | 2022 | 2031-2032 | NASM Evidence of Good Standing | NASM Letter of Good Standing | NASM Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.M. Music Performance with an emphasis in Pedagogy | NASM | National Association of Schools of Music | Accreditation | 2022 | 2031-2032 | NASM Evidence of Good Standing | NASM Letter of Good Standing | NASM Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | Psy.D. Combined School and Clinical Psychology | NASP | National Association of School Psychologists | Certification | 2015 | NASP Fall 2022 | NASP Evidence of Good Standing | NASP Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Health Professions and Human Services(CHPHS) | Professional Diploma in School Psychology | NASP | National Association of School Psychologists | Certification | 2015 | NASP Fall 2022 | NASP Evidence of Good Standing | NASP Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.F.A. Theatre Design and Technology | NAST | National Association of Schools of Theatre | Accreditation | 2015 | 2026 | NAST Evidence of Good Standing | NAST Letter of Good Standing | NAST Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.F.A. Theatre Performance | NAST | National Association of Schools of Theatre | Accreditation | 2015 | 2026 | NAST Evidence of Good Standing | NAST Letter of Good Standing | NAST Instructions for Filing Complaints |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. English Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | NCTE | National Council of Teachers of English | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NCTE Evidence of Good Standing | NCTE Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) | B.A. History Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | NCSS | National Council for the Social Studies | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NCSS Evidence of Good Standing | NCSS Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Mathematical Sciences Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | NCTM | National Council of Teachers of Mathematics | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NCTM Evidence of Good Standing | NCTM Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | M.A. Instruction and Curriculum: STEM Teacher Education: Mathematics | NCTM | National Council of Teachers of Mathematics | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NCTM Evidence of Good Standing | NCTM Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Biology Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | NSTA | National Science Teachers Association | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NSTA Evidence of Good Standing | NSTA Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Chemistry Education (K-12) | NSTA | National Science Teachers Association | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NSTA Evidence of Good Standing | NSTA Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (CSMT) | B.A. Earth Science Education (K-12/TSD & K-12) | NSTA | National Science Teachers Association | Endorsement | 2020 | 2025 | NSTA Evidence of Good Standing | NSTA Instructions for Filing Complaints | |
| College of Education (COE) | B.S. Physical Education and Health (K-12) | SHAPE America | Society of Health and Physical Educators of America | Recognition | 2015 | 2021-2023 | SHAPE America References | SHAPE America Instructions for Filing Complaints |