# 2026-12008: Education Department Reviews New Postsecondary Accreditor

2026-12008, Accrediting Agency Currently Undergoing Review for the Purpose of Recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education, is a Federal Register notice from Education Department published 2026-06-15, effective 2026-07-15 (as of 2026-06-22).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12008
- Title: Accrediting Agency Currently Undergoing Review for the Purpose of Recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Education Department
- Citation: 91 FR 35973
- Published: 2026-06-15
- Effective: 2026-07-15
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-22

## In one line

Education Department Reviews New Postsecondary Accreditor

## Summary

The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing a new accrediting agency called the Postsecondary Commission, which wants to officially recognize schools and programs across the country, including online ones. They’re asking the public to send in their thoughts by July 15, 2026, to help decide if this agency should get the green light. This could affect colleges, students, and education quality nationwide, but no costs or changes happen until the review is complete.

## Abstract

This notice provides information to members of the public on submitting written comments for an accrediting agency currently undergoing review for the purpose of recognition by the Secretary of Education.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12008 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-12008/accrediting-agency-currently-undergoing-review-for-the-purpose-of-recognition-by-the-us-secretary-of)
- [2026-12008 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-15/pdf/2026-12008.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12008 (as of 2026-06-22).