Education Department
32 days left to commentAccreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions
Comment deadline
September 21, 2026
Comments submitted through the official docket become part of the federal record. Agencies are required to review and respond to substantive comments.
Summary
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.
Document details
Source: Federal Register · as of Aug 21, 2026