In Florida, universities typically need to be accredited by recognized accrediting bodies to ensure they meet certain educational standards. Most public and traditional private institutions in Florida are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)1. Religious schools might be accredited by organizations like the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) or the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)1.
If a university wants to change its accreditor, it must first receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education2. After this approval, the institution can apply to a new accreditor but must maintain its current accreditation until the new one is granted2.
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