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Higher Education Funding Reform: Race-Based Aid Ends, Pell Grants Boosted

This act changes how the federal government funds higher education, eliminating programs based on students' racial or ethnic backgrounds. Instead, funds will be redirected to increase Federal Pell Grants, which help low-income students regardless of their origin. The goal is to ensure equal educational opportunities for all who need assistance.
Key points
Federal funds for colleges will no longer be awarded based on the racial or ethnic composition of students.
Most programs for minority-serving institutions will be eliminated or converted to support Pell Grant recipients, though programs for Historically Black Colleges and Tribal Colleges are retained.
Funding for Federal Pell Grants will increase using savings from the eliminated programs.
Colleges that discriminate based on race in admissions or hiring will be ineligible for federal funding.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3433
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PELL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3433.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funds for colleges will no longer be awarded based on the racial or ethnic composition of students.
  • Most programs for minority-serving institutions will be eliminated or converted to support Pell Grant recipients, though programs for Historically Black Colleges and Tribal Colleges are retained.
  • Funding for Federal Pell Grants will increase using savings from the eliminated programs.
  • Colleges that discriminate based on race in admissions or hiring will be ineligible for federal funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

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 2026-01-11.

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