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title: "Substantive Change Guidelines"
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Use the following guidelines to determine if a substantive change submission is required for a change in your program/governing organization in accordance with [Policy #14 Reporting Substantive Changes](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accred-manual/policy14). 

Information about reporting changes that are considered non-substantive, see [Non-Substantive Changes: Reporting Updates](https://resources.acenursing.org/space/SC1/1997308088/NON-SUBSTANTIVE+CHANGES%3A+REPORTING+UPDATES).

For questions, please use the [Substantive Change Portal](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/6) to [submit an inquiry](https://acenursing.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/6/group/10/create/69) or contact the ACEN directly at 404-975-5000.


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