Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 382: Public institutions of higher education; accreditation standards further provided for; adverse actions taken by accrediting agencies against public institutions of higher education for compliance with state law, prohibited; civil actions against accrediting agencies for violations, authorized

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy)

Plain-language summary

HB 382 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public institutions of higher education; accreditation standards further provided for; adverse actions taken by accrediting agencies against public institutions of higher education for compliance with state law, prohibited; civil actions against accrediting agencies for violations, authorized. Primary sponsor: Susan DuBose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Susan DuBose (Republican).