This bill amends the Higher Education Act to protect students' right to join single-sex social organizations like fraternities and sororities without facing penalties from their colleges or universities. Specifically, it prohibits colleges that receive federal funding from taking adverse actions—such as denying housing, scholarships, or letters of recommendation—against students or organizations based solely on their single-sex membership policies. The legislation applies to both officially recognized and unrecognized student organizations and prevents schools from coercing students to waive these protections as a condition of enrollment. The bill does not require colleges to officially recognize such organizations, prevent schools from disciplining students for actual misconduct unrelated to the single-sex policy, or prevent schools from denying membership based on legitimate safety concerns. No specific funding or timeline is allocated in the legislation.
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