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Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act
3/14/2025, 9:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1282
If passed, this legislation would have significant implications for higher education institutions across the country. It would essentially penalize schools that actively work to create a more diverse and inclusive environment for their students, faculty, and staff. The bill's supporters argue that these initiatives are unnecessary and potentially divisive, while opponents believe that they are essential for promoting equality and fostering a welcoming campus community.
It is important to note that the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. However, it has already sparked significant debate and controversy among lawmakers, educators, and advocacy groups. As the bill continues to progress through Congress, it will be important to closely monitor any developments and consider the potential impact it could have on higher education in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 1282
Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving federal funds or participating in federal student aid programs if the IHE carries out diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to certify to the Department of Education (ED) that the IHE (1) does not and will not carry out any program, project, initiative, or other activity that advocates, promotes, or otherwise supports DEI; and (2) does not and will not maintain any office or other entity within the IHE that advocates, promotes, or otherwise supports DEI.
Each IHE that provides the certification must, upon request, make available to ED any information necessary to verify the accuracy of the certification.
ED must publish regulations to implement and enforce the bill's provisions.
The bill establishes a process through which an IHE may appeal ED's decision to terminate the IHE's financial assistance for failure to comply with the bill's provisions.

