The Trump administration’s latest proposal would strip private schools and colleges of their tax‑exempt status if they offer race‑based assistance to students. The rule, aimed at curbing what officials call “racially discriminatory” aid, would require institutions to prove that any support is race‑neutral or based on other factors such as socioeconomic status. Critics argue the measure could undermine diversity initiatives and disproportionately affect historically Black colleges and universities, while supporters claim it would promote equal treatment under the law. The proposal is set to be debated in Congress, with stakeholders from education, civil rights groups, and the tax‑exempt sector weighing in.
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race.
