# Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended; Student Assistance General Provisions

**Action Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Education Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-10-30 |
| Effective | 2027-07-01 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 34 CFR 600, 34 CFR 602, 34 CFR 668 |
| Summary | The Department revises the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and reduce regulatory burden. |
| Document number | 2026-22174 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/30/2026-22174/accreditation-innovation-and-modernization-the-secretarys-recognition-of-accrediting-agencies). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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