Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:04:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4751 Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4751

Bill 117 HR 4751, also known as the Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act, aims to address issues of discrimination in higher education institutions in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 15, 2021.

The main purpose of this bill is to require higher education institutions that receive federal funding to disclose any instances of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. This information would be made publicly available on the institution's website and reported to the Department of Education.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a task force within the Department of Education to investigate and address instances of discrimination in higher education. This task force would be responsible for collecting data on discrimination, conducting investigations, and recommending solutions to prevent and address discrimination on college campuses. Overall, the Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in higher education institutions to ensure that all students have equal access to education without facing discrimination. The bill is currently under review in the House of Representatives and has not yet been passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 4751

Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act

This bill requires the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to publish prominently on its website the names of the institutions of higher education (IHEs) that request, and the names of the IHEs that receive, religious exemptions from the prohibition on sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.

It also requires an IHE that requests, receives, exercises, or intends to exercise such a religious exemption to publish prominently on its website certain information with respect to such exemption.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4751

Bill HR 4751 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4751 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4751's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of July 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4751

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4751

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4751

To amend the Department of Education Organization Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require publication of information relating to religious exemptions to the requirements of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and for other purposes.

Exposing Discrimination in Higher Education Act