Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on April 23, 2025, aimed at reforming the accreditation system for higher education institutions in the United States. The order directs the Secretary of Education to hold accreditors accountable for unlawful practices, particularly those involving diversity, equity, and inclusion standards deemed discriminatory. This move seeks to ensure that colleges and universities focus on providing high-quality education without engaging in what the administration views as unlawful discrimination, potentially impacting how institutions receive federal funding and operate under state and federal laws.