To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Latest Action · March 19, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
H.R. 7725 would prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving any federal financial assistance, including federal student loans, if they adopt certain diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The bill targets schools that require or compel students, faculty, or staff to adopt specific ideological statements, such as those asserting that America is systemically racist or that individuals bear responsibility for past actions based on their race or ethnicity. Graduate medical schools would also lose federal funding if they establish diversity offices, make distinctions between students based on race or ethnicity, or require applicants to submit diversity statements as part of admissions or employment decisions. The legislation includes exceptions allowing schools to provide instruction on medical conditions related to specific populations, collect demographic data for informational purposes, and comply with existing anti-discrimination laws. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the bill, which was introduced in March 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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