Physical Therapy Accreditor Faces Education Secretary's Review Spotlight
Published Date: 5/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education to decide if it should keep its official recognition. This affects physical therapy schools across the country, including those offering online programs. People have 14 days from May 12, 2026, to send in their comments, which could impact how these programs stay accredited and funded.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Physical Therapy Accreditor Under Review
The Department of Education is reviewing the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for recognition by the Secretary of Education. This review covers accreditation and preaccreditation of physical therapist education programs leading to the first professional degree (master's or doctoral), physical therapist assistant programs at the associate degree level, and CAPTE’s accreditation of such programs offered via distance education throughout the United States.
14-Day Public Comment Window
Members of the public have 14 days from May 12, 2026 (deadline May 26, 2026) to submit written comments about CAPTE’s recognition review. Comments must be emailed to the mailbox listed in the notice, include name, title, organization/affiliation, mailing address, email, and telephone number, and be submitted as a PDF, Microsoft Word document, or a format compatible with Word; only written materials submitted by the deadline become part of the official record and will be considered.
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