; and (B) may change this designation at the end of the institution’s period of recognition. . (h) Religious institutions rule Section 496 ( 20 U.S.C. 1099b ) is further amended by amending subsection (k) to read as follows: (k) Religious institution rule (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (j), the Secretary shall allow an institution that has had its accreditation withdrawn, revoked, or otherwise terminated, or has voluntarily withdrawn from an accreditation agency, to remain certified as an institution of higher education under section 102 and subpart 3 of this part for a period sufficient to allow such institution to obtain alternative accreditation, if the Secretary determines that the withdrawal, revocation, or termination— (A) is related to the religious mission or affiliation of the institution; and (B) is not related to the accreditation criteria provided for in this section. (2) Administrative complaint for failure to respect religious mission (A) In general (i) Institution If an institution of higher education believes that an adverse action of an accrediting agency or association fails to respect the institution’s religious mission in violation of subsection (a)(4)(B), the institution— (I) may file a complaint with the Secretary to review the adverse action of the agency or association; and (II) prior to filing such complaint, shall notify the Secretary and the agency or association of an intent to file such complaint not later than 30 days after— (aa) receiving the adverse action from the agency or association