; and (B) has maintained compliance with the criteria for accrediting agencies or associations required by this section. . (e) Limitation on scope of criteria Section 496 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b ) is further amended by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Limitation on scope of criteria (1) In general The Secretary shall not establish criteria for accrediting agencies or associations that are not required by this section. (2) Institutional eligibility An institution of higher education shall be eligible for participation in programs under this title if the institution is in compliance with the standards of its accrediting agency or association that assess the institution in accordance with subsection (a)(5), regardless of any additional standards adopted by the agency or association for purposes unrelated to participation in programs under this title. . (f) Change of accrediting agency Section 496 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b ) is further amended by amending subsection (h) to read as follows: (h) Change of accrediting agency or association (1) In general The Secretary shall recognize the accreditation of any otherwise eligible institution or program of study if the institution (or program) is in the process of changing its accrediting agency or association, unless the institution (or program) is subject to one or more covered actions. (2) Covered action defined For purposes of this subsection, the term covered action means one or more of the following, when used with respect to an institution or program of study: (A) A pending or final action brought by a State agency to suspend, revoke, withdraw, or terminate the institution’s legal authority to provide postsecondary education in the State. (B) A decision by a recognized accrediting agency or association to deny accreditation or preaccreditation to the institution or program of study. (C) A pending or final action brought by a recognized accrediting agency or association to suspend, revoke, withdraw, or terminate the institution’s or program of study’s accreditation