Higher Education Accreditation Accountability Act

This bill changes federal rules for accrediting agencies and for colleges that want to switch accreditors. Before applying for federal recognition, an accrediting agency would have to show it has accredited at least one school or program for 2 years in a row, is legally set up, and has enforceable standards. First-time recognition would last no more than 3 years, and later recognition no more than 5 years. A college would need the Secretary of Education's approval before changing its primary accreditor, after a public notice and at least 30 days of public comment. The Secretary would have to deny a switch if the college lost accreditation or was on probation, a show cause order, or suspension in the past 24 months.

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• Mark Takano Democrat sponsor
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