This bill prohibits college accreditors from using what it calls "political litmus tests" when evaluating schools for accreditation. The legislation would ban accrediting agencies from requiring, encouraging, or pressuring colleges to support or oppose specific political, ideological, or cultural viewpoints, or to commit to treating individuals differently based on protected characteristics under federal civil rights law. The bill includes exceptions that allow religious institutions to maintain their faith-based missions and require statements of faith or conduct codes, and permits schools to require oaths to uphold the Constitution. It affects all colleges and universities seeking federal financial aid eligibility, which requires accreditation, as well as the agencies that accredit them. The bill does not include specific funding provisions or implementation timelines beyond its effective date upon enactment.
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