Louisiana State Museum reaccreditation decision delayed until June 2027
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Louisiana State Museum reaccreditation decision delayed until June 2027
"AAM confirmed that LSM remains accredited while undergoing the reaccreditation process and that institutions 'not being included on a press release following an accreditation meeting' indicates that 'the museum was not given a decision at the meeting or it... was deferred or tabled'."
"Rebecca Mackie, the director of LSM, confirmed that its 'application for reaccreditation was tabled until AAM's June 2027 meeting', elaborating that 'the tabling decision gives the museum an opportunity to... clarify aspects of its governance and operational structure'."
"Mackie continued: 'AAM shared... that on average, approximately 30% of museums are tabled during commission meetings'."
The Louisiana State Museum system is not listed among US museums reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Last accredited in 2011, its status is under review. The system includes ten museums and has faced lawsuits and unfavorable audits. AAM confirmed LSM remains accredited while its reaccreditation process is ongoing. The museum's application was tabled until June 2027, allowing time to clarify governance and operational structures. Approximately 30% of museums are typically tabled during commission meetings.
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