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Higher Education Accreditation Reform: Flexibility and Outcome Focus

This act significantly changes how higher education institutions are accredited, giving states a greater role in recognizing accrediting agencies. The goal is to foster flexibility and innovation in education while emphasizing measurable student outcomes like completion rates, loan repayment, and post-graduation earnings. Citizens can expect colleges to be more accountable for educational results.
Key points
States can now designate their own accrediting agencies, potentially leading to more diverse educational offerings.
Accreditation will focus more on student outcomes, such as completion rates, student loan repayment, and post-graduation earnings, to help assess program value.
Religious institutions receive additional protection against losing accreditation due to their religious mission.
A risk-based review system is introduced, meaning underperforming institutions will face stricter oversight, while high-performing ones may have reduced administrative burdens.
The process for institutions to change accrediting agencies has been simplified, offering them greater choice.
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Print number: 119_HR_4054
Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2025-06-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4054.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can now designate their own accrediting agencies, potentially leading to more diverse educational offerings.
  • Accreditation will focus more on student outcomes, such as completion rates, student loan repayment, and post-graduation earnings, to help assess program value.
  • Religious institutions receive additional protection against losing accreditation due to their religious mission.
  • A risk-based review system is introduced, meaning underperforming institutions will face stricter oversight, while high-performing ones may have reduced administrative burdens.
  • The process for institutions to change accrediting agencies has been simplified, offering them greater choice.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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