The powers and duties of the commission regarding the accreditation system shall include the following: (

a) Adopt and implement an accreditation framework, which sets forth the policies of the commission regarding the accreditation of educator preparation in California. (

b) Establish and modify credential-specific standards, experimental program standards, and alternative program standards, as defined in the adopted accreditation framework. (

c) Rule on the eligibility of an applicant for accreditation when the applying institution has not previously prepared educators for state certification in California, pursuant to subdivision (

a) of

Section 44227. (

d) Appoint and reappoint the members of the Committee on Accreditation, in accordance with

Section 44373, by selecting among nominees submitted by a panel of distinguished educators. (

e) Review periodic accreditation reports by the Committee on Accreditation, and refer accreditation issues and concerns to the committee for its examination and response. (

f) Hear and resolve appeals of accreditation decisions, pursuant to subdivision (

e) of

Section 44374. (

g) Allocate resources annually for implementation of the accreditation system. (

h) With the Committee on Accreditation, jointly design an evaluation of accreditation policies and their implementation. (

i) Inform and advise the Legislature regarding statutory issues related to accreditation, and submit legislative recommendations, after considering the advice of the Committee on Accreditation, educational institutions, and professional organizations.