Federal Register #ED2026SCC0531

Request for Public Comments on Postsecondary Commission Accrediting Agency Review

This notice from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education seeks public input on the review of the Postsecondary Commission for initial recognition as an accrediting agency. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education - Purpose: - Soliciting written third-party comments on the Postsecondary Commission's application for initial recognition as an accrediting agency - Scope of Accreditation Sought: - Postsecondary institutions (degree and nondegree-granting) - Undergraduate certificates, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate certificates, graduate degrees (master's, doctoral, Ph.D.) - Programs offered via distance education - Nationwide scope, including Appeals Panel for accreditation decisions - Requirements: - Comments must address the agency's compliance with the Secretary's Criteria for Recognition - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved in this notice

Description

This notice calls for written third-party comments regarding an accrediting agency currently undergoing review for recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The agency under review is the Postsecondary Commission, which seeks initial recognition to accredit postsecondary institutions including degree and nondegree-granting institutions offering various certificates and degrees, including distance education programs. The geographic scope of the accrediting activities is throughout the United States. Comments are due by July 15, 2026, and will be considered in the deliberations of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).

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