HR 8708 United States House · 118th Congress

Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for colleges and universities that maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or offices. It requires institutions to certify they do not advocate for or support DEI initiatives - defined as classifying individuals by race, gender, or other protected characteristics and providing preferential treatment based on those classifications. Colleges receiving federal funds (including student loans) would lose eligibility if they fail this certification. The bill directly affects all higher education institutions reliant on federal financial assistance, imposing a funding cutoff for those with DEI programs.
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Introduced Jun 12, 2024 Last action Jun 12, 2024
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