Alabama House committee OKs bill allowing colleges, universities to choose accreditors

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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An Alabama House committee Wednesday passed a bill that would allow public higher education institutions to choose who does its accreditation.

HB 382, sponsored by Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, would allow public colleges and universities to become accredited by the Commission for Public Higher Education or other organizations not approved by the U.S. Department of Education as long as it maintains accreditation from a nationally approved organization.

“I believe that opportunities among accreditors and …

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