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Protecting Students in Single-Sex Organizations at Colleges

This act aims to protect students who are members of single-sex social organizations, such as fraternities or sororities, from discrimination by colleges. This means that colleges will not be able to penalize students or deny them benefits simply because they belong to such an organization. This is intended to ensure students' freedom of association without fear of negative academic or financial consequences.
Key points
Colleges cannot penalize students for belonging to single-sex social organizations (e.g., fraternities, sororities).
It is prohibited to deny students scholarships, access to on-campus housing, or participation in educational programs due to membership in such organizations.
Colleges can still take disciplinary action against students for other reasons, such as misconduct, unrelated to their organizational membership.
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Print number: 117_HR_6978
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Collegiate Freedom of Association Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6978.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges cannot penalize students for belonging to single-sex social organizations (e.g., fraternities, sororities).
  • It is prohibited to deny students scholarships, access to on-campus housing, or participation in educational programs due to membership in such organizations.
  • Colleges can still take disciplinary action against students for other reasons, such as misconduct, unrelated to their organizational membership.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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