# Brazilian higher education regulatory developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-higher-education-regulatory-developments > Updated: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The landscape of Brazilian higher education regulation is undergoing significant changes through new legislative and instructional developments. In July 2026, the Fundação de Apoio à Tecnologia (FAT) launched a digital manual titled “Marco da Regulação 2026 – Desvendando o Marco Regulatório do Ensino Superior”. This work serves as a guide for institutions to adapt to Decree 12456 of 2025, with a specific focus on distance learning (EAD) education. Following this, the Brazilian Senate's Education Commission approved Bill PL 4.600/2025, authored by Senator Jussara Lima. This bill seeks to increase transparency by mandating that the government disclose the accreditation, recognition, and renewal status of higher education courses using clear language via electronic media. The proposed law would also require institutions to provide detailed information regarding curriculum, teacher qualifications, and infrastructure, while ensuring students are informed of operational status before each academic term. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Brazilian Senate Commission approves higher education transparency bill The Brazilian Senate Education Commission approved a bill to increase transparency for higher education, requiring clear public disclosure of college accreditation and course regularity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-senate-commission-approves-higher-education-transparency-bill ### 2026-07-24: Brazilian Higher Education Regulation Book Launched in São Paulo Fundação FAT launched the digital book “Marco da Regulação 2026” on 28 July in São Paulo, outlining new higher‑education rules from Decree 12456 (2025) and offering free access on Amazon. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-higher-education-regulation-book-launched-in-so-paulo --- Cite as: Brazilian higher education regulatory developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-higher-education-regulatory-developments