Treasury Department Proposal Threatens Tax Exemptions for Private Colleges Using Race in Admissions

By Yolanda Watson Spiva · Hechinger Report · 2026-09-22

Treasury Department Proposal Threatens Tax Exemptions for Private Colleges Using Race in Admissions

According to the Hechinger Report, a new Treasury Department initiative aims to revoke the tax-exempt status of roughly 18,000 private educational institutions that consider race during recruitment or financial aid decisions. This regulatory shift could jeopardize the financial s

According to the Hechinger Report, a new Treasury Department initiative aims to revoke the tax-exempt status of roughly 18,000 private educational institutions that consider race during recruitment or financial aid decisions. This regulatory shift could jeopardize the financial s