FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
Key takeaway
FTC backs Department of Education plan to expand accreditation options, increasing competition among accrediting bodies.
- Step 1 · The triggerFTC endorsement of Department of Education accreditation reform increases competition among accrediting agencies
- Step 2 · Knock-onheightened rivalry reduces compliance costs and barriers for colleges and education providers
- Step 3 · Reaches youlower accreditation costs and new provider entry enable more affordable tuition and credentialing, expanding the pool of qualified graduates for US SMEs
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Source: Federal Trade Commission
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