The "Keep Accreditation About Academics Act" is a proposed legislation aimed at regulating the accreditation process for institutions of higher education in Oklahoma. The bill defines key terms related to accreditation and explicitly prohibits accrediting agencies from considering any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or procedures during the accreditation process. It mandates that accrediting agencies implement policies to ensure that decision-makers are not presented with any information related to DEI. The act also establishes that violations of this law will be treated as violations of the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act and the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, allowing for civil actions to be brought against accrediting agencies by affected individuals, such as students or employees of the institutions.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the consequences for accrediting agencies that fail to comply with these regulations, including the obligation to pay reasonable attorney fees and damages to the party bringing the lawsuit, as well as civil penalties of up to $1,000 per student affected at the time of the violation. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, and includes provisions for noncodification and codification within the Oklahoma Statutes.