# 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
> **US Department of Education** · Final rule. · Published 2026-10-30 · Effective 2027-07-01 · 91 FR 68626
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-22174
- **Category:** education-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Education
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 68626
- **CFR reference:** 34 CFR 600
- **Publication date:** 2026-10-30
- **Effective date:** 2027-07-01
- **Docket:** Docket ID ED-2026-OPE-1042
## Abstract

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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/30/2026-22174/accreditation-innovation-and-modernization-the-secretarys-recognition-of-accrediting-agencies)
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