Rules › ED-2026-OPE-0067

Clarification of the Appropriate Use of Terms “National” and “Regional” by Recognized Accrediting Agencies

Proposed rule from the Education Department (docket ED-2026-OPE-0067). 9 comment letters from companies and organizations are listed below.

Agency
Education Department
Docket
ED-2026-OPE-0067
Published
2026-02-17
Comments due
2026-03-19
Status
Comment period closed March 19, 2026 · no final rule found yet
Total public comments
24
Letters listed here
9

Federal Register notice ↗ · Docket on Regulations.gov ↗

Who commented, by industry

Education 7 Technology, Media & Telecom 1 Advocacy & Nonprofits 1

Who commented

Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) University or school Education

filed as “Career Education Colleges and Universities” · filed 2026-03-20

California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools Nonprofit or advocacy group Education

filed 2026-03-20

National Association for Academic Excellence (NAAE) Nonprofit or advocacy group Education

filed 2026-03-20

WhoPoo App Company Technology, Media & Telecom

filed 2026-03-19

Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation Nonprofit or advocacy group Education

filed 2026-03-19

Global Accreditation Project Nonprofit or advocacy group Advocacy & Nonprofits

filed 2026-03-17

Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) Nonprofit or advocacy group Education

filed 2026-03-11

United International College University or school Education

filed 2026-03-11

Middle States Commission on Higher Education Nonprofit or advocacy group Education

filed as “Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)” · filed 2026-03-09