Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule in Washington that aims to strip private schools and universities of their tax-exempt status. The policy targets institutions that provide targeted assistance to students based on their race, focusing specifically on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

This proposed regulatory change represents a significant escalation in the White House's ongoing campaign to eliminate diversity programs. By threatening the tax-exempt status of private educational institutions, the administration seeks to penalize practices that offer race-based targeted help to students.