; . (7) Prohibition of practices that drive credential inflation Section 496(c) ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b(c) ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: (14) confirms that the standards for accreditation of the agency or association do not require an institution to develop a program of study leading to a degree, certificate, or recognized postsecondary credential that is not in response to the needs of an industry or occupation. . (d) Length of recognition Subsection (d) of section 496 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b ) is amended— (1) by striking No accrediting and inserting the following: (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), no accrediting ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) Longer recognition authorized for certain agencies and associations Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an accrediting agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the purpose of this Act for a period of 5 years, may be recognized for an additional period of up to 3 years, if the Secretary determines, based on the performance of the accrediting agency or association during its recognition period under this Act, that the accrediting agency or association— (A) has the capability to evaluate the quality of institutions or program of study