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Trump Signs Executive Order to Overhaul College Accreditation Process

The directive aims to tighten oversight of accrediting agencies and investigate discrimination at higher education institutions, expanding the administration's control over federal funding and compliance.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on March 26, in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the White House on April 23, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • President Trump signed an executive order on April 23, 2025, directing reforms to the college accreditation process, a key determinant of federal funding eligibility for institutions.
  • The order instructs the Education Secretary to hold accrediting agencies accountable for performance and compliance with the Civil Rights Act, with penalties including suspension or termination.
  • It also tasks the Attorney General and Education Secretary with investigating and addressing unlawful discrimination at colleges, including law and medical schools.
  • The move follows a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Harvard University, signaling the administration's broader push to reshape higher education governance.
  • The initiative, led by the Domestic Policy Council and senior aides like Stephen Miller, aligns with ongoing efforts to enforce ideological compliance and restructure the Department of Education.