Owens Introduces Bill to Stop Accreditors From Forcing Political Agendas
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Accreditation for College Excellence (ACE) Act, legislation to prohibit accreditors from requiring the colleges they accredit to meet any political litmus tests, such as requiring adherence to DEI standards, as a condition of accreditation.
"Accreditors wield significant influence over colleges and their curriculum, at times weighing an ins . . .
Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Accreditation for College Excellence (ACE) Act, legislation to prohibit accreditors from requiring the colleges they accredit to meet any political litmus tests, such as requiring adherence to DEI standards, as a condition of accreditation.
"Accreditors wield significant influence over colleges and their curriculum, at times weighing an ins . . .