Texas SB1322 establishes a commission to oversee the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.

Texas SB1322 amends the Education Code to create the Texas Higher Education Accreditation Commission. This commission will identify and approve accrediting agencies, conduct evaluations, and rate agencies as unsatisfactory, satisfactory, or exemplary. Institutions must seek accreditation from approved agencies with satisfactory or higher ratings. If an agency receives an unsatisfactory rating, institutions must seek accreditation from another approved agency within five years or as determined by the coordinating board.

Texas SB1322 establishes a commission to oversee the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.

Texas SB1322 amends the Education Code to create the Texas Higher Education Accreditation Commission. This commission will identify and approve accrediting agencies, conduct evaluations, and rate agencies as unsatisfactory, satisfactory, or exemplary. Institutions must seek accreditation from approved agencies with satisfactory or higher ratings. If an agency receives an unsatisfactory rating, institutions must seek accreditation from another approved agency within five years or as determined by the coordinating board.