Public institutions of higher education; accreditation standards further provided for; adverse actions taken by accrediting agencies against public institutions of higher education for compliance with state law, prohibited; civil actions against accrediting agencies for violations, authorized

Summary

The measure authorizes the boards of trustees of public colleges and universities to seek accreditation from any nationally recognized agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education, and it also permits accreditation by state‑run bodies if existing DOE‑approved accreditation is maintained. It prohibits accrediting agencies from forcing institutions to break state law or from taking adverse action against them for complying with state law, unless the law is pre‑empted by federal authority. Schools may sue agencies that violate these protections, and must report violations to legislative education committees.

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