Michigan HB5242 prohibits accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in accreditation decisions.

Michigan HB5242, also known as the "Keep Accreditation About Academics Act," mandates that accrediting agencies must not base their accreditation or renewal decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, programs, or practices of institutions of higher education. The bill also prohibits these agencies from collecting information related to such policies. Accrediting agencies are defined as entities that conduct accrediting activities and make decisions concerning the accreditation status of educational institutions.

Michigan HB5242 prohibits accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in accreditation decisions.

Michigan HB5242, also known as the "Keep Accreditation About Academics Act," mandates that accrediting agencies must not base their accreditation or renewal decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, programs, or practices of institutions of higher education. The bill also prohibits these agencies from collecting information related to such policies. Accrediting agencies are defined as entities that conduct accrediting activities and make decisions concerning the accreditation status of educational institutions.