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politics1 day ago•3 min saved

IRS eyes stripping tax exemptions from colleges over race-based admissions

The IRS released proposed regulations to revoke the tax-exempt status of colleges and other schools that use race-based admissions or preferences, potentially affecting up to 18,000 institutions and about 750,000 scholarships. The rules would apply to admissions, scholarships and loans, with a 60-day public comment period and could take effect for taxable years beginning after May 31, 2027. Religious schools would still be allowed to consider students based on genuine religious affiliation.

via Politico|

#diversity-equity-inclusion #higher-education #irs

law3 months ago•1 min saved

DOJ Finds Yale Medical School Used Race in Admissions

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division concluded after a year-long probe that Yale School of Medicine discriminated in admissions based on race, including using racial proxies to evade legal restrictions, with Black and Hispanic applicants admitted at lower academic levels than White or Asian applicants with similar scores, violating federal law and signaling ongoing enforcement against race-based admissions in medical education.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#civil-rights #higher-education #justice-department

education4 months ago•7 min saved

DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions, violating Harvard ruling

The Justice Department says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine unlawfully used race in admissions for the 2023–2025 cohorts, discriminating against white and Asian American applicants in apparent violation of Title VI and the Supreme Court's Harvard decision; UCLA says admissions are merit-based and compliant, while the DOJ seeks a voluntary resolution and could pursue legal action if needed.

via Los Angeles Times|

#civil-rights-act #doj #education

education3 years ago•3 min saved

Lawsuit Targets West Point's Affirmative Action Admissions Policy

The US Military Academy at West Point is facing a lawsuit from Students for Fair Admissions, the same group that won a Supreme Court case against Harvard and UNC earlier this year, challenging the academy's race-based admissions policies. The lawsuit argues that West Point's use of race in admissions is unconstitutional and seeks to prohibit the consideration of race during the admissions process. The group claims that the academy sets benchmarks for the percentage of each class that should be filled by specific racial groups and alleges that race is a decisive factor for hundreds of applicants each year. The lawsuit contends that the use of race in admissions prevents some applicants from competing on an equal footing.

via CNN|

#admissions-policies #affirmative-action #education

education3 years ago•5 min saved

The Future of College Access: HBCUs and Beyond

The recent Supreme Court decision to strike down race-based college admissions has raised concerns about the impact on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Experts suggest that the removal of race as a consideration in the college application process may result in fewer Black, Hispanic, and Native American students at selective schools. However, some believe that this decision could lead to an increase in enrollment at HBCUs, as these institutions have historically provided a supportive environment for marginalized groups. The article emphasizes the importance of valuing and supporting HBCUs, which have played a significant role in educating Black engineers, lawyers, doctors, politicians, and even Vice President Kamala Harris.

via AL.com|

#college-admissions #diversity #education