Department of Education Proposed Rule Would Transform U.S. Higher Ed Accreditation System
Department of Education Proposed Rule Would Transform U.S. Higher Ed Accreditation System
On Aug. 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing significant revisions to federal regulations governing recognition of accrediting agencies and related institutional requirements. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 20, 2026, and comments are due Sept. 21, 2026.... By: McGuireWoods LLP