§1063e President’s Board of Advisors on Hbcus

Summary

Creates a President’s Board of Advisors on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The Board sits in the Department of Education or, if the President chooses, in the Executive Office of the President. The Secretary of Education provides money and support unless the Board is in the Executive Office, in which case that Office provides funding. The President appoints up to 23 members. The Secretary and Executive Director (or their designees) are non‑voting members. The President names one member to be Chair. The Chair works with the Secretary and consults the Executive Director, sets meeting times and places, and must hold meetings at least once every 6 months. If the Federal Advisory Committee Act applies, the Chair carries out the President’s duties under that Act except for reporting to Congress, and follows guidance from the Administrator of General Services. Members serve without pay but are reimbursed for travel and daily expenses as allowed by law. The Board must advise the President, through the White House Initiative, on strengthening HBCUs. Its work covers six areas, including improving HBCU identity and competitiveness; building public awareness; encouraging public‑private investment; boosting financial stability; engaging philanthropy, business, government, military, homeland security, and education partners; and improving government planning and resource alignment for HBCU goals. The Board must send an annual report to the President on its progress.