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Title 34

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  1. Title 34 —Education
  2. Subtitle B —Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education
  3. Chapter VI —Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education
  4. Part 602   View Full Text
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Title 34EducationPart / Section
Subtitle BRegulations of the Offices of the Department of Education100 – 699
Chapter VIOffice of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education600 – 699
Part 602The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies602.1 – 602.50
Subpart AGeneral602.1 – 602.4
§ 602.1Why does the Secretary recognize accrediting agencies?
§ 602.2How do I know which agencies the Secretary recognizes?
§ 602.3What definitions apply to this part?
§ 602.4Severability.
Subpart BThe Criteria for Recognition602.10 – 602.29
Subpart CThe Recognition Process602.30 – 602.39
Application and Review by Department Staff602.30 – 602.33
§ 602.30 [Reserved]
§ 602.31Agency applications and reports to be submitted to the Department.
§ 602.32Procedures for submitting an application for recognition, renewal of recognition, expansion of scope, compliance reports, and increases in enrollment.
§ 602.33Procedures for review of agencies during the period of recognition, including the review of monitoring reports.
Review by the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity602.34 – 602.35
§ 602.34Advisory Committee meetings.
§ 602.35Responding to the Advisory Committee's recommendation.
Review and Decision by the Senior Department Official602.36
§ 602.36Senior Department official's decision.
Appeal Rights and Procedures602.37 – 602.39
§ 602.37Appealing the senior Department official's decision to the Secretary.
§ 602.38Contesting the Secretary's final decision to deny, limit, suspend, or terminate an agency's recognition.
§ 602.39Severability.
Subpart DDepartment Responsibilities602.50
§ 602.50What information does the Department share with a recognized agency about its accredited institutions and programs?
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