Proposed Ban on Federal Funding for Colleges with DEI Programs

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would force colleges to choose between maintaining DEI programs and losing access to all federal financial assistance, which includes federal student loans and research grants for both the institution and its students.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Institutions of higher education

Colleges and universities must choose between maintaining DEI programs or remaining eligible for federal funding and student loan participation.

College students

Students at affected institutions may lose access to federal student loans and other federal financial aid programs.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The Higher Education Act of 1965 is the primary federal law governing student financial aid and institutional eligibility for federal funding. context

Summary

This bill would block colleges and universities from receiving any federal money, including student loan programs, if they maintain offices or initiatives. To keep receiving federal funds, schools would have to certify that they do not support or promote DEI activities.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would force colleges to choose between maintaining DEI programs and losing access to all federal financial assistance, which includes federal student loans and research grants for both the institution and its students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to private colleges?

Yes, the bill applies to any 'institution of higher education' that receives federal funds or participates in federal student loan programs.

What happens if a college loses its federal funding?

The college would no longer be eligible for any federal financial assistance, which includes participation in federal student loan programs for its students.

Can a college appeal a decision to cut off its funding?

Yes, an institution can file an appeal with an within 30 days of being notified of the termination of assistance.

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Discoveries

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Redefinition of DEI

The bill provides a specific, narrow legal definition of DEI focused on classification and preferential treatment, which may differ from how institutions currently define their own programs.

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Connected Entities

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