HBCU Advisory Board Gets Two-Year Charter Extension
Published Date: 7/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities just got its charter renewed for two more years, lasting until April 2028. This means the Board will keep advising the government on how to support HBCUs, with about $60,500 budgeted yearly for staff, travel, and services. Students, educators, and HBCUs themselves will keep benefiting from this important guidance and support.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Board advises on HBCU competitiveness and AI
The Board will advise the President and Secretary of Education on strengthening HBCUs, including improving competitiveness, encouraging public-private investments, and supporting planning for artificial intelligence instruction and online learning. The Board also issues an Annual Federal Plan for Assistance to HBCUs to summarize participation in federally sponsored programs.
Board charter renewed through 2028
The President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (PBAHBCU) has its charter renewed for a two-year period through April 9, 2028. This means the Board will continue advising the President and the Department of Education about HBCU matters during that time.
Annual operating budget disclosed
The Department of Education estimates $60,500 in annual costs to operate the PBAHBCU: $18,500 for Federal personnel, $2,000 for audio/visual and transcription services, and $40,000 for Board travel and accommodations. These funds are federal operating costs tied to the Board's work each year.
Board expects to recommend no grants
The notice states the total dollar value of grants expected to be recommended by the Board during the fiscal year is $0. That means the Board does not plan to recommend any grant awards in the covered fiscal year.
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