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

Friday, September 4, 2026


The Trump administration proposed a rule that would remove federal tax-exempt status from private schools and colleges that offer programs targeting students based on race. The proposal would affect institutions' Section 501(c)(3) tax classification under federal law. The rule has not yet been finalized or enacted.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/g-s1-141947/trump-administration-pushes-to-remove-tax-exemption-for-private-colleges-with-dei-policies

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