Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025, amends the Higher Education Act to protect students’ rights to freely associate with and participate in social organizations, including single-sex organizations. It prohibits colleges and universities from taking adverse actions against students or organizations based solely on their membership in such groups. The bill aims to ensure equal treatment for students in single-sex organizations compared to those in other organizations.
Key provisions
- Protects students’ rights to form or join any recognized or unrecognized social organization, including single-sex organizations.
- Prevents colleges from taking adverse actions against students or organizations based on single-sex membership.
- Prohibits requiring students to waive protections as a condition of enrollment.
- Limits restrictions on recruitment for single-sex organizations.
- Clarifies that institutions cannot deny financial assistance or opportunities based on single-sex membership.
- Defines ‘adverse action’ to include a range of disciplinary and denial actions.
- Specifies that single-sex social organizations include fraternities/sororities and private social clubs.
- Establishes rules of construction to prevent requiring official recognition or inhibiting organizational regulation.
Who is affected
- Students in higher education
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6 on record
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Lindsey Graham
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