Trump ordered accreditors scrutinized over DEI and institutional outcomes

Date: 2025-04-23
Entry type: executive-order
Current status: Issuance documented; this entry does not assert present enforceability.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Educationdocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident responsible for the cited action

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2025-04-23, Donald Trump directed the Education Secretary to resume recognition review of accreditors and take action against accreditation practices described as unlawful discrimination or deficient performance.
- The White House: Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher EducationOperative text of the cited action