Texas SB2533 mandates that law schools in the state must be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Texas SB2533 amends the Education Code to require law schools at institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education to be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education. This provision aims to ensure that law schools meet certain educational standards set by the federal government. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature, in which case it would take effect immediately.

Texas SB2533 mandates that law schools in the state must be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Texas SB2533 amends the Education Code to require law schools at institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education to be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education. This provision aims to ensure that law schools meet certain educational standards set by the federal government. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature, in which case it would take effect immediately.