Katherine Knott

Colleges had asked for a later date, citing the administrative workload stemming from the bungled launch of the new FAFSA. They’ll now have until Oct. 1 to submit a range of new information about their programs.

The Education Department asked for two years’ worth of data by July 31—a task that will be “a significant institutional undertaking,” administrators say.

The legislation attempts to address what Republicans say is a long-standing attack on free expression in higher education. Critics say it would make it hard to protect students from hate speech.

Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for.