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The SAML 2.0 standard has had a number of errata filed since its creation along with a number of suggestions placed in the SSTC-Jira backlog. The working group recommends that InCommon directs the OASIS SSTC to compile these changes and additions into the creation of SAML 2.1.
The OASIS identifiers profile creates new identifiers which are intended to replace eduPersonPrincipalName adn eduPersonTargetedID, among othersnow-final OASIS Subject Identifiers specification creates new identifier Attributes analagous to OIDC's "sub" claim that replace eduPersonPrincipalName and eduPersonTargetedID and all uses of SAML Name Identifiers. As both of these legacy attributes are part of the Research and Scholarship attribute bundle, the working group recommends updating the attribute bundle to comply with SAML2int's requirements around the new identifiersstudy of how to evolve the successful R&S entity category towards a future state that encourages adoption of best practices.
Finally, the working group recommends some well-planned marketing and incentives to help InCommon participants achieve compliance. This could involve adding items to Baseline Expectations as noted above, but it also could include a badge or signaling in metadata. As with SIRTFI, metadata signaling could be self-asserted. InCommon might also want to consider a Baseline+ certification; participants who don't meet the extra requirements won't be removed from the federation, but those who do will receive additional benefits. Adherence to many items in this profile might fall into that category.