White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Establishes White House Initiative to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
What it does
Federal agencies must submit annual plans to strengthen HBCU participation, and the Department of Education must run a new Initiative coordinating federal support.
Real-world impact
- Requires agencies to submit annual plans on HBCU participation by February 1.
- Creates a Department of Education-based Initiative to coordinate federal support for HBCUs.
- Establishes a President's Board of Advisors with up to 21 members.
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Summary
This order creates a White House Initiative, housed in the Department of Education and led by a Presidentially designated Executive Director, to advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
It requires federal agencies to submit annual Agency Plans describing efforts to strengthen HBCU participation in federal programs, establishes an Interagency Working Group, and creates a President's Board of Advisors of up to 21 members. The Initiative will help HBCUs access funding, support COVID-19 recovery, promote student success, and build partnerships, while operating within existing law and available appropriations.
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