Passed in the House on September 19, 2024 · 213 Yea, 201 Nay, 17 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 3724 Accreditation for College Excellence Act
In plain English: This bill would prevent college accreditors from forcing schools to adopt certain political viewpoints or discriminate against people based on protected characteristics. It also clarifies that schools with religious missions can still be accredited and participate in federal student aid programs.
Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 This bill revises the requirements for an accrediting agency to be recognized by the Department of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education being offered at an institution of higher education (IHE). Specifically, an accrediting agency must confirm that its standards do not require, encourage, or coerce an IHE to (1) support, oppose, or commit to supporting or opposing specific partisan, political, or ideological viewpoints or …