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Department of Education Seeking Nominations for Negotiated Rulemaking Panel on State Authorization, Accreditation, and other Higher Education Issues

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The Department of Education is seeking nominations to represent various constituent groups on a negotiated rulemaking committee to consider the following issues:

  • The Secretary’s recognition of accrediting agencies and related issues;

  • Institutional eligibility, including state authorization;

  • The definition of distance education as it pertains to clock hour programs and reporting for students who enroll primarily online; 

  • Return of Title IV of Higher Education Act of 1965 funds; and

  • Cash management to address disbursement of student funds.

Nominations must be received by December 13, 2023. Negotiators selected by ED will meet virtually on January 8-11, February 5-8, and March 4-7 to discuss ideas for regulatory reform. A subcommittee will meet virtually on January 12 and February 9. Sessions will be open to the public and include opportunities for public comment.

The Department of Education’s press release may be accessed here. An article from Inside Higher Ed may be accessed here.