Modifies higher education accreditation standards in Washington, focusing on compliance and recognition of accrediting agencies.

The bill modifies higher education accreditation standards in Washington, emphasizing compliance with specific requirements. It allows the council to deny or suspend exemptions for institutions that fail to meet these standards. Religious institutions can be exempt for programs exclusively devoted to religious or theological objectives, provided they are accurately represented in catalogs and credentials. The council must periodically review exemptions and waivers, continuing them only if institutions meet statutory or council requirements.

Modifies higher education accreditation standards in Washington, focusing on compliance and recognition of accrediting agencies.

The bill modifies higher education accreditation standards in Washington, emphasizing compliance with specific requirements. It allows the council to deny or suspend exemptions for institutions that fail to meet these standards. Religious institutions can be exempt for programs exclusively devoted to religious or theological objectives, provided they are accurately represented in catalogs and credentials. The council must periodically review exemptions and waivers, continuing them only if institutions meet statutory or council requirements.