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HARVARD Act
12/29/2022, 11:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7607
The HARVARD Act proposes to allocate $1 billion in funding to HBCUs and MSIs to help them improve their infrastructure, expand their academic programs, and increase their capacity to serve students. This funding would be distributed over a period of five years, with the goal of helping these institutions become more competitive and better equipped to provide a high-quality education to their students.
In addition to providing financial support, the HARVARD Act also includes provisions aimed at increasing transparency and accountability at HBCUs and MSIs. The bill would require these institutions to report on their graduation rates, student outcomes, and financial practices in order to ensure that they are using the funding effectively and efficiently. Overall, the HARVARD Act is designed to address the longstanding disparities in funding and resources that have affected HBCUs and MSIs, and to help these institutions better serve their students and communities. If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on the future of higher education for minority students in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 7607
Helping Applicants Receive Valid and Reasonable Decisions Act or the HARVARD Act
This bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs and considers personality traits of applicants in making admission determinations to publicly disclose specified information related to personality traits. Personality traits refer to the patterns of an individual with respect to behaviors, thoughts, and emotions and may include patterns relating to humor, sensitivity, grit, leadership, integrity, helpfulness, courage, and kindness.
Specifically, the IHE must make available on its public website and application materials (1) a statement informing applicants of the use of personality traits in making admission determinations, (2) the rationale for such use of personality traits, (3) a description of the process under which personality traits are considered, and (4) the standards and criteria used for rating personality traits.
