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law25 days ago•2 min saved

US Officials Push Tennessee Court to End ABA Monopoly on Law-School Accreditation

U.S. Attorney Braden Boucek, joined by DOJ and FTC officials, urged the Tennessee Supreme Court to loosen the American Bar Association’s exclusive control over law-school accreditation, arguing the ABA monopoly drives up costs and limits access to legal services by hindering competition; the comments respond to a court request for reform to improve access to quality legal representation and align with moves in other states to open accreditation to new entrants.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#aba #accreditation #antitrust

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Mexico: CIA Agents Killed in Crash Were Not Authorized for Local Ops

Mexico's security ministry says the two CIA agents killed in a northern Chihuahua crash were not authorized to participate in operations on Mexican soil; one entered as a visitor and the other with a diplomatic passport, and neither had formal accreditation. Officials say the case is being reviewed with local authorities and the U.S. Embassy as two governments offer conflicting accounts.

via CBS News|

#accreditation #cia #foreign-agents

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Mexico says CIA operatives in fatal crash lacked authorization to operate locally

Mexico says two U.S. agents, reportedly from the CIA, who died in a crash while returning from a raid on meth-lab sites in Chihuahua were not authorized to operate in the country and had not informed federal authorities; immigration records show one entered as a visitor and the other on a diplomatic passport, with no formal accreditation for operational activities. Mexico asserts foreign security personnel require federal clearance and says there were no joint on‑the‑ground operations, highlighting sensitivities over sovereignty amid U.S.-led anti-drug efforts.

via BBC|

#accreditation #cia #drug-trafficking

politics3 months ago•10 min saved

Trump backs DeSantis push to overhaul college accreditation, igniting a red-state reset

Ron DeSantis, backed by Donald Trump, is spearheading a red-state campaign to replace the current college accreditors with a conservative-led alternative, funded in part by a $1 million Education Department grant; several states are weighing or passing bills to switch to the new accreditor, arguing for less DEI-driven evaluation and more competition, while critics warn the move could politicize accreditation and disrupt access to federal student aid.

via Politico|

#accreditation #dei #desantis

education4 months ago•4 min saved

Missouri board downgrades SLPS to provisional accreditation after late audit submission

Missouri's State Board of Education voted 6-1 to move St. Louis Public Schools to provisional accreditation after the district failed to submit its annual audit on time, triggering additional state oversight. District officials say schools remain open and a plan is in place to regain full accreditation, with the audit expected by month’s end. The move follows ongoing state audits of SLPS’s finances and operations, and could influence monitoring, funding oversight, and potential charter expansion in the district.

via STLPR|

#accreditation #annual-financial-audit #education

education10 months ago•2 min saved

US Government Challenges Harvard Over Accreditation and International Student Data

The US government, led by the Trump administration, is escalating its actions against Harvard University, threatening its accreditation over alleged antisemitism and attempting to subpoena student data related to immigration and foreign students, amid ongoing negotiations and legal disputes.

via Yahoo Finance|

#accreditation #antisemitism #education

education10 months ago•2 min saved

US Agencies Alert Harvard's Accreditor Over Title VI Violation

The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have notified Harvard University's accreditor that Harvard is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically Title VI, due to anti-Semitic incidents and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students, which may jeopardize its accreditation status.

via U.S. Department of Education (.gov)|

#accreditation #discrimination #education

education10 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Government Targets Harvard Over Title VI Violations and International Student Policies

The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have notified Harvard University's accreditor that Harvard is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically Title VI, due to persistent antisemitic harassment on campus, which may jeopardize its accreditation status.

via HHS.gov|

#accreditation #civil-rights #discrimination

education11 months ago•3 min saved

Red States Launch Alternative Accreditation Bodies to Shape Higher Education Standards

Texas A&M University System is collaborating with other Republican-led state university systems to create a new accreditation agency called the Commission for Public Higher Education, aiming to provide a more transparent and objective accreditation process amid Republican criticism of existing agencies and their perceived promotion of liberal ideologies and diversity initiatives.

via The Texas Tribune|

#accreditation #education #higher-education

education11 months ago•2 min saved

Southern Public Universities Launch New Accreditation Body Amid State Initiatives

Six public university systems in the U.S. have formed the Commission for Public Higher Education, creating a pioneering accreditation model focused on academic excellence, efficiency, and student success to enhance accountability and innovation in public higher education.

via University System of Georgia|

#accreditation #education #higher-education

education11 months ago•2 min saved

DOE Threatens Columbia's Accreditation Over Antisemitism and Discrimination Claims

The Department of Education is moving to revoke Columbia University's accreditation over allegations of antisemitism and failure to address harassment of Jewish students, leading to potential loss of federal funding and increased scrutiny of other universities.

via Axios|

#accreditation #antisemitism #columbia-university

education11 months ago•2 min saved

US Government Threatens Columbia University's Accreditation Over Antisemitism Concerns

The Trump administration is considering revoking Columbia University's accreditation over alleged violations of civil rights laws related to the harassment of Jewish students, citing failure to protect these students and potentially impacting federal funding. This move is part of broader efforts by the administration to scrutinize higher education institutions for issues like antisemitism and campus safety.

via BBC|

#accreditation #civil-rights #columbia-university

world11 months ago•3 min saved

US Education Department Threatens Columbia University's Accreditation Over Antisemitism Concerns

The Trump administration escalated its pressure on Columbia University by warning the accrediting body that the university's violation of civil rights laws concerning Jewish students could jeopardize its accreditation, which is essential for federal funding, though no immediate revocation is expected.

via The New York Times|

#accreditation #civil-rights #columbia-university

education11 months ago•2 min saved

US government threatens Columbia University's accreditation over antisemitism concerns

The Trump administration has declared Columbia University non-compliant with accreditation standards due to violations of federal anti-discrimination laws, particularly concerning the harassment of Jewish students, threatening its access to federal funding and escalating tensions with elite universities over issues of campus discrimination and independence.

via Financial Times|

#accreditation #columbia-university #education

education2 years ago•2 min saved

University of the Arts Faces Closure Amid Lawsuits, Protests, and Resignation

The University of the Arts abruptly announced its closure due to cash flow issues, leading to frustration from its accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which emphasized that the university failed to meet deadlines and provide necessary information. The commission revoked the university's accreditation and set a deadline for a "teach-out plan" to ensure students can complete their education or transfer.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#accreditation #cash-flow-issues #closure