Trump Administration Proposes Stripping Tax Exemption from Private Colleges with DEI Policies

The Treasury Department has proposed a new regulation that would remove the tax-exempt status of private schools and colleges that offer targeted assistance to students based on race, a move aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The rule, if finalized, would take effect after May 2027 and is criticized by higher education leaders as an attack on access for working-class Americans and people of color.