Lacey, WA – April 9, 2024 - On April 1, 2024, the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions, (COPART) applied for renewal of accreditation through the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA accreditation is a process of external quality review that is created and includes rigorous evaluation of institutions and programs for quality assurance and improvement. Recognition by CHEA conveys that the accrediting organization meets the CHEA Recognition Standards. CHEA ‘s ruling regarding COAPRT’s reaccreditation will be announced this fall.