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Code of Federal Regulations Title 34. Education § 34.602.1 Why does the Secretary recognize accrediting agencies?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Secretary recognizes accrediting agencies to ensure that these agencies are, for the purposes of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), or for other Federal purposes, reliable authorities regarding the quality of education or training offered by the institutions or programs they accredit.

(b) The Secretary lists an agency as a nationally recognized accrediting agency if the agency meets the criteria for recognition listed in subpart B of this part.

(Authority:  20 U.S.C. 1099b)

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