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New Federal Watchdog to Enforce Race-Neutral College Admissions.

This law establishes a Special Inspector General within the Department of Education to investigate race-based discrimination in college admissions and financial aid decisions. The goal is to ensure all federally funded institutions comply with the Supreme Court ruling banning racial preferences. Colleges found violating these rules risk losing all federal funding, directly impacting student access to grants and loans.
Key points
A new Special Inspector General office is created to receive and investigate complaints from students and applicants regarding race discrimination at federally funded colleges.
Colleges that engage in race-based discrimination in admissions or financial aid face the severe penalty of losing all federal student assistance and institutional funding.
The law aims to strictly enforce equal protection and race-neutral standards in higher education enrollment processes.
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Print number: 118_S_3396
Sponsor: Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH]
Process start date: 2023-12-05
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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_S_3396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new Special Inspector General office is created to receive and investigate complaints from students and applicants regarding race discrimination at federally funded colleges.
  • Colleges that engage in race-based discrimination in admissions or financial aid face the severe penalty of losing all federal student assistance and institutional funding.
  • The law aims to strictly enforce equal protection and race-neutral standards in higher education enrollment processes.
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 Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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