The ABC general pathway and the five defined offering standards are now open for eligibility and application, including specialized assurance for AI assessment, AI proctoring technology and learner-facing AI.
Organizations that issue assessment-based certificates, micro-credentials or digital badges tied to a defined assessment of learning outcomes.
Standard: CHSPS-ABC-250 2026.1
Effective: August 19, 2026
AI-assisted functions inside a high-stakes assessment lifecycle, including item development, scoring support, proctoring or risk flags, accommodations processing, and AI-influenced candidate decisions.
Standard: CHSPS-HSAI-215 2026.1
Effective: August 19, 2026
Vendors and operators of AI-enabled proctoring, identity verification, or assessment-monitoring technology used in high-stakes testing.
Standard: CHSPS-APS-710 2026.1
Effective: August 19, 2026
Learner-facing AI tutors, chatbots, AI feedback or grading assistance, and AI-generated learning content used within an accredited education scope.
Standard: CHSPS-ALT-320 2026.1
Effective: August 19, 2026
Telehealth-specific workforce competency assurance within a WCA scope.
Standard: CHSPS-WCA-415 2026.1
Effective: August 19, 2026
| Fee | Amount | How paid |
|---|---|---|
ABC Application FeeACC-ABC-APPLICATION | $650 | Application fee — secure checkout when provider mapping is ready; otherwise My CHSPS Billing |
ABC First Program Review BalanceACC-ABC-REVIEW-BALANCE | $1,850 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ABC Additional Program ReviewACC-ABC-ADDITIONAL | $1,100 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ABC Annual Accreditation FeeACC-ABC-ANNUAL | $600 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ABC Re-accreditation ReviewACC-ABC-RENEWAL | $1,500 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
HSAI-AI Concurrent Endorsement ReviewACC-HSAI-AI-CONCURRENT | $1,400 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
HSAI-AI Added-to-Current-HSAI ReviewACC-HSAI-AI-STANDALONE | $1,900 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
HSAI-AI Annual MaintenanceACC-HSAI-AI-ANNUAL | $400 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
HSAI-AI Renewal Re-reviewACC-HSAI-AI-RENEWAL | $900 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
APS Application FeeACC-APS-APPLICATION | $2,500 | Application fee — secure checkout when provider mapping is ready; otherwise My CHSPS Billing |
APS System Evaluation BalanceACC-APS-EVALUATION | $7,000 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
APS Additional System or Major-Version ScopeACC-APS-ADDITIONAL | $3,000 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
APS Annual SurveillanceACC-APS-ANNUAL | $3,500 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
APS RecertificationACC-APS-RENEWAL | $6,500 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Provider Concurrent Supplement ReviewACC-ALT-CONCURRENT | $900 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Provider Added-to-Current-Accreditation ReviewACC-ALT-STANDALONE | $1,400 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Provider Annual MaintenanceACC-ALT-ANNUAL | $300 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Provider Renewal Re-reviewACC-ALT-RENEWAL | $600 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Platform Certification Application FeeACC-ALTP-APPLICATION | $1,800 | Application fee — secure checkout when provider mapping is ready; otherwise My CHSPS Billing |
ALT Platform Evaluation BalanceACC-ALTP-EVALUATION | $5,200 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Platform Additional Product LineACC-ALTP-ADDITIONAL | $2,250 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Platform Annual SurveillanceACC-ALTP-ANNUAL | $2,500 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
ALT Platform RecertificationACC-ALTP-RENEWAL | $4,500 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
WCA-TEL Concurrent Scope ReviewACC-WCATEL-CONCURRENT | $1,100 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
WCA-TEL Added-to-Current-WCA ReviewACC-WCATEL-STANDALONE | $1,750 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
WCA-TEL Annual MaintenanceACC-WCATEL-ANNUAL | $300 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
WCA-TEL Renewal Re-reviewACC-WCATEL-RENEWAL | $700 | Issued through My CHSPS Billing when applicable |
These published standards contain the normative clauses, definitions, evidence expectations, decision rules, nonconformity grading, maintenance and surveillance controls, appeals implications, version/change requirements, and program-specific annexes. Edition 2026.1 is in force.
Published Standard 2026.1 · Effective August 19, 2026. Applications and scope inquiries are open now.
Published Standard 2026.1 · Effective August 19, 2026. Applications and scope inquiries are open now.
Published Standard 2026.1 · Effective August 19, 2026. Applications and scope inquiries are open now.
Published Standard 2026.1 · Effective August 19, 2026. Applications and scope inquiries are open now.
Published Standard 2026.1 · Effective August 19, 2026. Applications and scope inquiries are open now.
Published Standard 2026.1 · Effective August 19, 2026. Applications and scope inquiries are open now.
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