Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act
Sponsored By: Senator Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced
Summary
Conditions federal funding for graduate medical schools on banning certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The EDUCATE Act would require graduate medical schools to certify they do not adopt or enforce specified DEI tenets and that they comply with federal civil rights laws.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Graduate medical school funding limits
If enacted, a graduate medical school would lose eligibility for federal funds unless it files two certifications with the Secretary. One certification would say the school does not and will not compel or require certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The second certification would say the school will follow federal civil rights laws like Titles IV, VI, and IX and Section 504. Accrediting groups that evaluate graduate medical education would have to show they do not require policies that conflict with these rules. This would take effect upon enactment and could affect student loan access and school funding.
Protecting instruction and speech rights
If enacted, the bill would say schools can teach about medical needs tied to sex, race, or other traits. Schools could collect student demographic data for informational purposes. Religious institutions would not be forced to act against their beliefs. The bill would not limit campus speech, normal classroom instruction, research, student groups, guest speakers, or an institution's duty to follow federal and state anti-discrimination laws. This would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
MO • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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