Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies

Publication Date
August 20, 2026
Subject
Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies
FR Type
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
NPRM Comment Due Date
September 21, 2026

The Department proposes to revise the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and reduce regulatory burden.

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