DOEd Reduces Barriers for Organizations Seeking to Become School Accreditors
March 04, 2026
March 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued an interpretive rule aiming to reduce barriers for organizations seeking to become recognized school accreditors. The action targets the dysfunctional accreditation system to increase competition and accountability in higher education.
Since 1999, DOEd has only recognized four additional accrediting agencies with the authority to establish eligibility for Federal financial assistance. Currently, only seven instit . . .
Since 1999, DOEd has only recognized four additional accrediting agencies with the authority to establish eligibility for Federal financial assistance. Currently, only seven instit . . .