What does Preamble of Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit political litmus tests in accreditation of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to prohibit political litmus tests in the accreditation of institutions of higher education. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON POLITICAL LITMUS TESTS IN ACCREDITATION OF of Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit accreditation agencies from requiring institutions to support specific political or ideological viewpoints. Accreditation standards cannot assess an institution's commitment to any ideology, belief, or viewpoint. Institutions with a religious mission are permitted to require adherence to a statement of faith or code of conduct consistent with their mission. Institutions can require applicants, students, or employees to take an oath to uphold the Constitution. Accreditation agencies cannot require institutions to violate any constitutional rights. The Secretary is limited in establishing criteria for accrediting agencies to those required by the section. Institutions meeting accreditation standards under subsection (a)(5) will meet requirements for certification, regardless of unrelated standards.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 do?

This Act does not prevent religious accreditors from enforcing their religious standards on accredited institutions. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit political litmus tests in the accreditation of higher education institutions.

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Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Burgess Owens (R-UT)

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This bill prohibits accreditation agencies from requiring higher education institutions to support specific political or ideological viewpoints as a condition of accreditation.
Institutions with a religious mission are permitted to require adherence to a statement of faith or code of conduct consistent with their mission.
The bill clarifies that religious accreditors can continue to enforce their religious standards on accredited institutions.

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