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HB 1870 creates the Texas Higher Education Accreditation Commission to oversee accreditation processes for public institutions of higher education. The commission will approve accrediting agencies, conduct evaluations, and enforce standards. Institutions must seek accreditation from approved agencies rated satisfactory or exemplary, with compliance monitored through funding penalties for noncompliance.
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Terri Leo-Wilson