Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 34 - Education |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education |
Chapter VI - Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education |
Part 602 - The Secretary'S Recognition of Accrediting Agencies |
Subpart D - Department Responsibilities |
§ 602.43 - How is a decision on limitation, suspension, or termination of recognition reached?
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(a) After consideration of the notice of intent to limit, suspend, or terminate recognition, the agency's response, if any, and all submissions and presentations made at the hearing, if any, the subcommittee issues a written opinion and sends it to the Secretary, with copies to the agency and the senior Department official. The opinion includes—
(1) Findings of fact, based on consideration of all the evidence, presentations, and submissions before the subcommittee;
(2) A recommendation as to whether a limitation, suspension, or termination of the agency's recognition is warranted; and
(3) The reasons supporting the subcommittee's recommendation.
(b) Unless the subcommittee's recommendation is appealed under § 602.44, the Secretary issues a final decision on whether to limit, suspend, or terminate the agency's recognition. The Secretary bases the decision on consideration of the full record before the subcommittee and the subcommittee's opinion.