Subpart B. Subpart B—The Criteria for Recognition

• Basic Eligibility Requirements

  • SECTION § 602.10 - Link to Federal programs.
  • SECTION § 602.11 - Geographic area of accrediting activities.
  • SECTION § 602.12 - Accrediting experience.
  • SECTION § 602.13 - [Reserved]

• Organizational and Administrative Requirements

  • SECTION § 602.14 - Purpose and organization.
  • SECTION § 602.15 - Administrative and fiscal responsibilities.

• Required Standards and Their Application

  • SECTION § 602.16 - Accreditation and preaccreditation standards.
  • SECTION § 602.17 - Application of standards in reaching accreditation decisions.
  • SECTION § 602.18 - Ensuring consistency in decision-making.
  • SECTION § 602.19 - Monitoring and reevaluation of accredited institutions and programs.
  • SECTION § 602.20 - Enforcement of standards.
  • SECTION § 602.21 - Review of standards.

• Required Operating Policies and Procedures

  • SECTION § 602.22 - Substantive changes and other reporting requirements.
  • SECTION § 602.23 - Operating procedures all agencies must have.
  • SECTION § 602.24 - Additional procedures certain institutional agencies must have.
  • SECTION § 602.25 - Due process.
  • SECTION § 602.26 - Notification of accrediting decisions.
  • SECTION § 602.27 - Other information an agency must provide the Department.
  • SECTION § 602.28 - Regard for decisions of States and other accrediting agencies.
  • SECTION § 602.29 - Severability.