New Mandate for Student Information
The Trump administration has come up with a new requirement for American colleges and universities. From now onwards, these higher learning institutions will have to provide student information such as race, gender, test scores, and grade point averages to the Department of Education.
Reason Behind the Decision
President Donald Trump sanctioned this measure on Thursday. The aim is to verify if colleges are providing preferential treatment to minority students. The action comes amid concerns that a number of institutions are not adhering to the 2023 Supreme Court decision, which banned using race as a criterion in admission into colleges.
Political Context and Conservative Support
This move is in line with longstanding conservative demands. They contend that certain colleges are disregarding the Supreme Court's ruling. The administration sees the policy as a means to decrease left-leaning influence in institutions of higher learning.
Legal Experts React
Legal experts criticized the ruling. Yale Law School professor Justin Driver labeled it a serious move in what he believes is an ongoing assault on education. In his opinion, the regulation would dissuade universities from admitting Black and Latino students.
Continuing Legal Challenges
Some of Trump's education policies have already confronted legal challenges. One of them was Harvard University, where courts reviewed race admissions policies.
Impact on International Students
The new regulations are also having an impact on international students. Most of them have complained of visa backlogs after being admitted to leading U.S. universities. Consequently, some students might miss the beginning of their studies.
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