What does Preamble of College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education. The office would be located within the Department of Education.

What does SHORT TITLE. of College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to college admissions practices in the United States. It states that elite colleges function as a sorting mechanism for prestige and opportunity. The Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard College found race-based admissions policies to be unconstitutional. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race by entities receiving federal funding. Some colleges and universities have issued policies that allegedly contradict the Supreme Court's ruling. Institutions of higher education are required to comply with the Constitution, laws, and judicial interpretations. The U.S. government has a duty to protect civil rights and enforce the Constitution and laws.

What does SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION IN HIGHER of College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department. The Special Inspector General is appointed by the President with Senate advice and consent and must have expertise in areas like auditing, civil rights, and higher education. The Special Inspector General's duties include receiving, reviewing, and investigating allegations of admissions decisions, policies, or practices, or financial aid determinations or academic programs that violate the Equal Protection Clause or Title VI. The Inspector General can review Federal policies and programs that incentivize institutions to violate these laws and make recommendations to institutions, the Secretary, the Attorney General, and Congress. The Special Inspector General has the authority to make recommendations regarding disciplinary action for employees and the eligibility of institutions to receive federal funds. The Inspector General must submit quarterly reports to Congress summarizing activities and including data on allegations received and reviewed. The Inspector General is authorized $25,000,000 to carry out these duties, which remains available until expended. The Office is set to terminate 12 years after the enactment of the College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025.

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College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/1/2025 · Introduced: 4/1/2025

Author: David Taylor (R-OH)

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This bill establishes an Office of the Special Inspector General within the Department of Education to investigate and review alleged unlawful discrimination in college admissions, financial aid, and academic programs.
The Special Inspector General can recommend disciplinary actions and changes to federal funding eligibility for institutions found to violate equal protection or Title VI.
The bill allocates $25 million to fund the Special Inspector General's operations, which will submit quarterly reports to Congress and terminate after 12 years.

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