HR 1626 United States House · 118th Congress

Collegiate Freedom of Association Act

This bill prohibits colleges receiving federal funds from retaliating against students who belong to single-sex social organizations (like traditional fraternities or sororities). It specifically bans schools from requiring students to waive membership rights as a condition of enrollment or taking adverse actions - such as disciplinary measures, denying financial aid, or restricting housing - solely based on their membership in these groups. The bill clarifies that institutions aren't required to officially recognize such organizations and can still take action for misconduct unrelated to the group's single-sex policy. It defines "adverse action" broadly to include denials of scholarships, housing, or leadership opportunities tied to membership. The law directly affects students in single-sex organizations and the federal funding policies of colleges under the Higher Education Act.
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Introduced Mar 17, 2023 Last action Mar 17, 2023
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