Innovation in Accreditation Act

Summary

Innovation in Accreditation Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow the Department of Education to waive accreditation requirements if an accrediting agency or association demonstrates that a waiver is necessary to enable an institution of higher education or an accredited program to implement innovative practices.

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Timeline

1. 28 September 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 September 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 September 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 28 September 2017 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 September 2017

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 September 2017

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 September 2017

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Sponsors

• Bradley Byrne · R · Sponsor
• Todd Rokita · R · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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