Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025
This bill protects students in single-sex social organizations (like fraternities or sororities) at colleges receiving federal funds. It prohibits institutions from punishing students or these groups solely because they limit membership to one sex - such as denying financial aid, housing, or leadership roles, or forcing students to renounce membership rights. The law clarifies that colleges may still enforce rules for academic misconduct or safety risks unrelated to membership policies and are not required to recognize such organizations. It specifically aims to prevent retaliation while respecting existing Title IX protections and institutional authority.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Apr 1, 2025
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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