H8 - Various Statutory Changes. (SL 2023-132)

Overview: Sections 3.1-3.4 of S.L. 2023-132 require the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina (BOG) and the State Board of Community Colleges (SBCC) to adopt policies requiring that each constituent institution and community college (institutions) be accredited and be prohibited from receiving accreditation from the same accrediting agency for consecutive accreditation cycles. These sections also create a cause of action for institutions to bring against any individual who makes false statements to the institution's accrediting agency.

These sections became effective September 29, 2023. The new requirements for accreditation begin with applications for accreditation submitted on or after that date.