# Synthesis: Quality Assurance Regulatory Framework

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     Primary effect: suspension (NOT revocation) of programme accreditation.
     Effective date: 90 days after second failing cycle is formally recorded.
     Reinstatement window: successful follow-up audit within 24 months.
     Cross-section check: both Section 2.1 and Section 2.3 use "suspension." -->

## Section 2.1 — Consequences of Repeated Self-Evaluation Failure

Institutions that fail two consecutive self-evaluation cycles face significant
regulatory consequences. Under Decree §12 (2021), programme accreditation is
**suspended** 90 days after the second failing cycle is formally recorded.

## Section 2.3 — Reinstatement Pathways

Decree §12 (2021) further specifies that programmes under suspension may apply
for a follow-up audit. Successful completion of that audit within 24 months of
the suspension effective date restores accreditation status.

## Implications for Policy Design

The 90-day suspension window and the 24-month reinstatement ceiling together
create a structured remediation corridor, incentivising prompt corrective action
while preserving a pathway back to full standing for programmes that demonstrate
genuine improvement.
