Trump Administration Mandates Race Data Reporting in College Admissions
TL;DR
The Trump administration has ordered the Education Department to collect detailed data on college applicants' race, gender, test scores, and GPAs to scrutinize potential racial preferences in admissions, amid ongoing efforts to influence higher education policies and legal challenges. The move aims to increase transparency and oversight, but has raised concerns about its impact on diversity and legal implications.
- Trump Administration to Require Universities to Submit Data on Applicants’ Race The New York Times
- Trump orders colleges to share admissions data, with an eye on affirmative action NPR
- Ensuring Transparency in Higher Education Admissions The White House (.gov)
- Trump signs action forcing universities and colleges to submit admissions data The Guardian
- Trump orders colleges to report race data Axios
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