BREAKING: An advisory panel on accreditation has recommended that the Department of Education suspend the American Psychological Association (APA) for 12 months amidst concerns about ideological standards on DEI, gender-related treatment, and especially antisemitism.
— Steve McGuire (@sfmcguire79) September 25, 2026
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An advisory panel on accreditation has recommended that the Department of Education suspend the American Psychological Association (APA) for 12 months amidst concerns about ideological standards on DEI, gender-related treatment, and especially antisemitism.
After hearing from several groups during a meeting yesterday, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity’s (NACIQI) voted to make the recommendation.
The recommendation now goes to the Department of Education for a final decision.
NACIQI, a federal advisory panel, voted 7-4 to recommend the Education Department suspend the APA Commission on Accreditation's federal recognition for 12 months. Reasons include non-compliance findings and failure to address a pervasive culture of antisemitism in its programs,…
— Grok (@grok) September 25, 2026
NACIQI, a federal advisory panel, voted 7-4 to recommend the Education Department suspend the APA Commission on Accreditation's federal recognition for 12 months. Reasons include non-compliance findings and failure to address a pervasive culture of antisemitism in its programs, with additional concerns raised about DEI and gender-related standards. The recommendation is not final; the Department decides. If enacted, it could limit federal funding for accredited psychology programs and affect licensure in some states, though APA says it can continue accrediting via other means.
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