Bill > HR1282

This bill aims to prohibit federal funding for colleges and universities that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Specifically, the bill would prevent higher education institutions from receiving any federal funds, including student loan program support, unless they certify that they do not and will not carry out any DEI programs, projects, or initiatives, and do not maintain any offices dedicated to DEI efforts. The bill defines DEI as classifying individuals based on characteristics like race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and then providing differential or preferential treatment based on those classifications. Institutions would be required to provide information to verify their compliance upon request, and the Secretary of Education would be responsible for publishing regulations to enforce these provisions. If an institution's financial assistance is terminated, they would have the right to file an appeal with an administrative law judge within 30 days of notification, with a hearing to be held within 45 days of the appeal. The bill represents a significant legislative effort to restrict what its proponents view as preferential treatment in higher education based on demographic characteristics.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1282/all-info