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Ending Discrimination in College Admissions: New Oversight Office

This act establishes a new office within the Department of Education to ensure colleges do not discriminate based on race in admissions. Its goal is to make sure admissions and financial aid processes are fair for everyone. Colleges found in violation could lose federal funding.
Key points
A new special office will be created to combat racial discrimination in college admissions and financial aid processes.
This office will receive complaints from students and employees and investigate university policies for legal compliance.
Colleges found to be discriminating may lose access to federal financial assistance.
The office will operate for 12 years from the act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6615
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2023-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

College Admissions Accountability Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6615.

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 2023-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new special office will be created to combat racial discrimination in college admissions and financial aid processes.
  • This office will receive complaints from students and employees and investigate university policies for legal compliance.
  • Colleges found to be discriminating may lose access to federal financial assistance.
  • The office will operate for 12 years from the act's enactment.
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. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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