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“The latest Executive Order directs the Secretary of Education to take actions that accrediting agencies have previously supported and encouraged, including facilitating the recognition of new accreditors and making it easier for institutions in good standing to change accreditors. Additionally, to the extent any accrediting agency has standards related to diversity, equity, or inclusion, they are predicated on institutions implementing such requirements in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

“We urge the Secretary of Education to advance these policy directives through a negotiated rulemaking process that considers voices and insights from the broader public. Accrediting agencies appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with the administration to ensure