What does Preamble of Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The stated purpose is to provide for certain freedom of association protections. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Banks and Mr. Gallego.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025.

What does PURPOSES. of Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 do?

This Act aims to protect students in single-sex social organizations from adverse actions by institutions of higher education. The Act seeks to ensure that students in single-sex social organizations are treated without bias compared to other students. It intends to safeguard students' rights to freely associate with and participate in social organizations, including single-sex ones.

What does FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN SOCIAL of Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish protections for students' freedom of association in social organizations. It allows students to form or join any recognized or unrecognized social organization, including single-sex organizations. Institutions receiving federal funds are prohibited from retaliating against students or social organizations based on single-sex membership practices. Institutions cannot require students to waive freedom of association protections as a condition of enrollment. The section clarifies that institutions are not required to officially recognize social organizations, including single-sex ones. Adverse actions against students or organizations are defined to include expulsion, suspension, denial of financial aid, and restrictions on access to campus resources. The definition of 'single-sex social organization' includes fraternities, sororities, and private social clubs primarily composed of students or alumni.

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Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025

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

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to protect students' freedom to form or join social organizations, including single-sex groups like fraternities and sororities.
Institutions receiving federal funds are prohibited from retaliating against students or social organizations for their single-sex membership practices.
Colleges and universities cannot require students to waive these freedom of association protections as a condition of enrollment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2555(In Committee)Official page

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