Editor's Note: This tracker will be updated periodically as more Executive Orders are dispersed by the White House.
Since the start of Donald Trump's second term as President of the United States, there have been a slew of Executive Orders (EOs) out of the White House, many in regard to academia.
Because of the pertinence of certain EOs upon K-12 and higher education in America, we at the National Association of Scholars (NAS) have been keeping track and writing responses to some of them—sometimes via outside venues. While the majority of the EOs have been for the benefit of academia, some are less beneficial than others. And though these Trump administration EOs and efforts by the Department of Education have brought about rapid-fire change in some areas, NAS has long urged for the enshrinement of education reform by Congressional action, as already, many of the EOs are being legally challenged.
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Summaries of Executive Orders on Education
Date published: 1/20/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 20, 2025, revokes a wide range of executive actions, orders, and memoranda enacted between 2021 and early 2025, primarily from the previous administration. Citing concerns over inflation, border security, "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) policies, climate regulations, and other initiatives, the order argues that these policies were radical, unlawful, or harmful to the American people. The stated purpose is to restore "common sense" to federal governance and refocus on merit-based practices, economic growth, and national security. The order directs federal agencies to immediately halt implementation of the rescinded measures and calls for further review of past policies to identify additional actions for reversal or replacement.
NAS Response: "Trump’s Blitz on DEI"
Date published: 1/20/25
Summary: This January 20, 2025 EO directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration to submit recommendations within 60 days on promoting beautiful federal civic architecture. The goal is to ensure that federal public buildings are visually recognizable as civic institutions and reflect regional, traditional, and classical architectural styles to enhance public spaces and symbolize the values of American self-government. The memo also calls for potential revisions to the Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture and for incorporating community input in design decisions. Any proposed building design that diverges from this policy must be reported to the President at least 30 days in advance.
NAS Response: "NAS Welcomes Trump's Day One Executive Orders on Education"
Date published: 1/20/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 20, 2025, establishes a federal policy recognizing only two immutable biological sexes—male and female—and mandates that all federal agencies use sex-based, not gender-based, definitions in laws, policies, documents, and enforcement. The order asserts that "gender ideology" undermines women’s rights, scientific truth, and public trust, and directs agencies to remove all references to gender identity in favor of biologically defined sex. It prohibits federal funding for initiatives that promote gender identity concepts and requires government-issued documents and federal records to reflect sex as defined at conception. The order calls for revisions to prison, housing, and healthcare policies to ensure that single-sex spaces and protections are preserved based on biological sex. It also directs the rescission of prior EOs and guidance documents from previous administrations that support gender identity-based policies, including Title IX interpretations. Additionally, the Attorney General must prioritize enforcement of sex-based civil rights and protections, and agencies are required to report on implementation within 120 days.
NAS Response: "NAS Welcomes Trump's Day One Executive Orders on Education"
Date published: 1/20/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 20, 2025, mandates the elimination of all "diversity, equity, inclusion" (DEI) and "diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility" (DEIA) programs, offices, training, and policies across the federal government, labeling them as discriminatory and harmful. It directs agency heads to terminate related initiatives, including environmental justice programs, and to report all such activities, positions, and expenditures in place since the Biden administration. The order requires federal employment and contracting practices to focus solely on merit and performance, explicitly barring DEI considerations. Monthly oversight meetings will be held to monitor implementation, assess costs, and identify further actions. The order rescinds previous DEI-related directives and emphasizes a federal policy of “equal dignity and respect” without identity-based preferences.
NAS Response: "NAS Welcomes Trump's Day One Executive Orders on Education"
Date published: 1/20/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 20, 2025, seeks to reform the federal hiring process by restoring a focus on merit, practical skills, and constitutional dedication, while eliminating considerations based on race, sex, religion, or “gender identity.” It criticizes current hiring practices as inefficient and ideologically driven, and mandates the creation of a new Federal Hiring Plan within 120 days. This plan will prioritize candidates committed to American values, improve time-to-hire, modernize recruitment technology, and increase transparency for applicants. It also requires accountability through performance metrics and regular agency reporting, with the goal of building a highly skilled, efficient, and constitutionally faithful federal workforce.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 1/20/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 20, 2025, directs federal agencies to prioritize honoring patriotic Americans in the naming of geographic landmarks and natural wonders. It mandates a review and potential replacement of members on the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to support this policy. The order reinstates the name “Mount McKinley” for North America’s highest peak, reversing the 2015 decision to rename it Denali, and instructs coordination with Alaska Native communities for local naming. It also renames the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” to emphasize its economic and historical importance to the United States. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with implementing these changes and exploring further renaming opportunities to celebrate American heritage, especially ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
NAS Response: "NAS Welcomes Trump's Day One Executive Orders on Education"
Date published: 1/21/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 21, 2025, declares the termination of federally supported "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) and "diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility" (DEIA) programs, asserting they violate longstanding civil rights laws by promoting race- and sex-based preferences. It revokes multiple prior executive actions, including those supporting affirmative action and diversity in federal hiring and contracting. The order mandates all federal agencies to eliminate DEI-related mandates, policies, and language, and directs enforcement of civil rights laws emphasizing individual merit, excellence, and equality under the law. It also targets private-sector DEI practices by calling for agency investigations, regulatory actions, and potential litigation against large corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Additionally, it orders new guidance for schools and universities to comply with the Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, and affirms the order does not restrict lawful veteran preferences, First Amendment speech, or academic instruction.
NAS Response: "Rooting Out Race-Based Discrimination"
Date published: 1/28/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 28, 2025, declares it the policy of the United States to end federal support for what it describes as the “chemical and surgical mutilation” of children—defined as puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and gender-related surgeries performed on individuals under 19—framing such interventions as harmful, irreversible, and unsupported by sound science. The order directs federal agencies to withdraw reliance on guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), halt funding for medical institutions that provide gender transition care to minors, and exclude such procedures from coverage under TRICARE and federal employee health plans. It also calls for increased data collection, regulatory changes, and guidance revisions from the Department of Health and Human Services, and instructs the Department of Justice to prioritize enforcement against alleged medical fraud and abuses, including coordination with states to prosecute female genital mutilation and safeguard parental rights. The order mandates regular reporting on implementation progress and affirms that it must be carried out in accordance with existing laws and funding constraints.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 1/29/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 29, 2025, establishes the policy of the federal government to support parental choice in K–12 education, citing poor academic performance in public schools and growing support for education freedom. It directs multiple federal agencies to explore and promote ways to use existing funds and programs—such as federal education grants, child care block grants, and Department of Defense or Bureau of Indian Education resources—to expand access to private, charter, and faith-based school options. Within 60 to 90 days, agencies must issue guidance or submit plans to the President outlining how their programs can facilitate school choice, with a particular focus on assisting low-income families, military-connected students, and Native American children. The order emphasizes improving educational outcomes through competition and parental empowerment, while requiring all actions to comply with existing law and budget constraints.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 1/29/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 29, 2025, establishes a federal policy to eliminate what it describes as ideological indoctrination in K–12 schools, including the promotion of "gender ideology" and "discriminatory equity ideology," and to restore patriotic education centered on traditional American values and history. It directs multiple agencies to develop an “Ending Indoctrination Strategy” within 90 days, outlining how to rescind federal funding from schools engaging in such practices, while reinforcing parental rights under existing laws like FERPA and PPRA. The order reestablishes the President’s Advisory 1776 Commission to promote patriotic education and support celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. It also mandates increased oversight of federally funded education programs to ensure compliance with laws that uphold constitutional and historical education, prioritizing programs that emphasize merit, national unity, and respect for America’s founding principles.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 1/29/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 29, 2025, establishes a White House Task Force, chaired by the President and Vice President, to plan and coordinate a major national celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 04, 2026. The order reinstates previous executive actions to create the National Garden of American Heroes, expanding it to include 250 historically significant Americans, and to protect U.S. monuments from vandalism—citing recent incidents as justification. Task Force 250 will oversee agency involvement in the celebration, collaborate with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, and receive administrative support from the Department of Defense. The order emphasizes honoring American history through monuments, patriotic events, and national unity.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 1/29/25
Summary: This EO, issued on January 29, 2025, reaffirms and strengthens Executive Order 13899 to combat anti-Semitism, particularly in response to a surge of anti-Semitic incidents following the October 07, 2023, Hamas attacks. Citing widespread harassment and discrimination against Jewish students on campuses, the order declares it is now the United States' policy to use all appropriate legal tools to hold perpetrators accountable. It mandates that federal agencies report on their current and potential actions to address anti-Semitism, including civil and criminal cases, Title VI complaints, and enforcement tools. It also calls for coordination among the Departments of State, Education, and Homeland Security to monitor and act against foreign individuals on campuses who may pose national security risks.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 2/05/25
Summary: This EO, issued on February 05, 2025, establishes a federal policy to protect women’s and girls’ sports by prohibiting male participation in female athletic categories in federally funded educational institutions, citing fairness, safety, and Title IX protections. It directs agencies to rescind funding from schools and programs that allow biological males to compete in women’s sports or use women’s locker rooms, and mandates strict enforcement of Title IX to preserve all-female athletic opportunities. The order also initiates domestic and international efforts to promote sex-based standards in sports, including engagement with athletic organizations and foreign bodies like the International Olympic Committee. It calls for convening affected female athletes and state attorneys general, reviewing immigration policies for male athletes seeking to compete in women’s sports, and withdrawing U.S. support from international sports programs that do not maintain sex-based categories.
NAS Response: "Title IX and Trump 2.0: No More Radicalism Masquerading as Civil Rights"
Date published: 2/06/25
Summary: This EO, issued on February 06, 2025, declares it the policy of the United States to protect religious freedom and end what it describes as the federal government’s anti-Christian bias, particularly during the previous administration. It cites examples such as the prosecution of peaceful pro-life demonstrators, the FBI’s memo labeling certain Catholics as potential domestic threats, and federal efforts to curtail religious protections for Christians in education, healthcare, and employment. In response, the EO establishes a Department of Justice-led Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, composed of multiple federal agencies. The Task Force is tasked with identifying, reversing, and remedying unlawful or improper anti-Christian policies or actions, promoting religious liberty, and recommending legislative or executive actions to protect Christians. The order also mandates regular reporting to the President and gives the Task Force two years to complete its work unless extended.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 2/15/25
Summary: This EO, issued on February 15, 2025, declares that schools and universities should not coerce children and young adults into receiving COVID-19 vaccines by making vaccination a condition for in-person education, emphasizing parental authority and religious freedom. It states that given the low risk of serious COVID-19 illness for young people, such mandates infringe on personal freedom and should not be supported with federal funds. The Secretary of Education is tasked with issuing guidelines clarifying legal obligations related to parental rights and vaccine mandates and, within 90 days, must provide a plan to end coercive vaccine requirements, including identifying non-compliant schools and proposing ways to withhold federal funding from them. The order affirms it will be implemented consistent with law and does not create enforceable legal rights.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 3/01/25
Summary: This EO, issued on March 01, 2025, officially designates English as the official language of the United States, emphasizing its historical role in unifying the nation and promoting shared culture, civic engagement, and efficient government operations. While it encourages new Americans to learn English to better integrate economically and socially, it also acknowledges the longstanding multilingual traditions in the country. The order revokes a previous policy aimed at improving services for limited English speakers but does not require agencies to stop providing services or documents in other languages. Agency heads retain discretion to manage language services as needed, and the Attorney General will update guidance consistent with the new policy. The order is to be implemented in accordance with existing laws and funding availability and does not create enforceable legal rights.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 3/06/25
Summary: This EO, issued on March 06, 2025, directs the Department of Education to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program to exclude employees of organizations that engage in activities with a “substantial illegal purpose” from loan forgiveness eligibility. Citing misuse of the program under the prior administration and concerns about taxpayer funds being directed to activist or criminally involved organizations, the order aims to refocus PSLF benefits toward lawful and genuinely public-serving roles. Disqualifying activities include aiding illegal immigration, supporting terrorism or violent disruption of government, child abuse or trafficking related to transgender procedures, illegal discrimination, and repeated violations of state laws such as vandalism or obstruction. The order seeks to align PSLF with national security, public order, and American values.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 3/14/25
Summary: On March 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order rescinding 18 additional executive actions, memoranda, and determinations enacted under President Biden, following his earlier rescission of 78 such directives. These newly revoked measures include policies related to COVID-19 data, foreign policy, LGBTQ+ rights, labor standards, energy supply, biotechnology, and federal support for tribal nations, among others. The stated purpose of the order is to advance a federal policy of restoring "common sense" governance and empowering American citizens. The EO also clarifies that it does not affect existing legal authorities or create enforceable rights.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 3/19/25
Summary: In this memorandum, issued on March 19, 2025, President Trump directs key federal departments and agencies to eliminate what he terms “discriminatory equity ideology” from the Foreign Service, asserting that recent policies have embedded divisive practices into government operations, including hiring and evaluations. The memorandum mandates that all foreign policy hiring, promotion, and retention decisions be based solely on merit, not on race, sex, or other protected characteristics, and calls for the removal of diversity-related criteria from performance evaluations. It also instructs department heads to investigate and take action against any Foreign Service members found to have engaged in illegal or unconstitutional discrimination, while ensuring that implementation complies with existing laws and does not create new enforceable rights.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 3/20/25
Summary: In this March 20, 2025 EO, President Trump calls for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that federal control over education has failed students, families, and teachers, while empowering an ineffective and costly bureaucracy. Citing poor academic performance and mismanagement—particularly in areas like student loan oversight—Trump asserts that education authority should return to states and local communities. The EO directs the Secretary of Education to take all lawful steps to dismantle the department, ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential services, and eliminate funding for programs promoting what it calls “diversity, equity, and inclusion” or “gender ideology,” labeling them as discriminatory.
NAS Response: "NAS Commends Trump Administration for Education Department Executive Order"
Date published: 3/27/25
Summary: In this March 27, 2025 EO, President Trump declares a policy aimed at combating what he describes as a decade-long ideological distortion of American history, particularly within federally funded museums and historic sites. Arguing that institutions like the Smithsonian and Independence National Historical Park have promoted divisive, race-centered narratives that undermine national unity and pride, the EO seeks to remove such content and refocus these institutions on celebrating America's founding principles, achievements, and shared values. It directs the Vice President and other officials to work through the Smithsonian Board of Regents and with Congress to restrict funding for exhibits deemed ideological or inconsistent with federal policy, ensure traditional historical narratives are restored, and improve key heritage sites like Independence Hall in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: In this April 23, 2025 EO, President Trump mandates stricter enforcement of laws requiring U.S. colleges and universities to disclose foreign funding, citing national security and academic integrity concerns. The EO criticizes past failures to report billions in foreign gifts and faults the previous administration for weakening enforcement efforts. It directs the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Attorney General and other federal agencies, to audit institutions, reverse policies that enabled secrecy, require full transparency on the sources and purposes of foreign funds, and withhold federal grants from noncompliant institutions. The goal is to expose and prevent foreign influence in American higher education.
NAS Response: "Trump Issues Executive Orders on Accreditation and Foreign Influence"
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: In this April 23, 2025 EO, President Trump directs a major overhaul of the higher education accreditation system, arguing that accreditors have failed to ensure educational quality and have instead imposed unlawful, ideologically driven "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) requirements. The order criticizes low graduation rates, poor student outcomes, and rising debt, while condemning accrediting bodies—especially in law and medical education—for promoting DEI standards allegedly in violation of federal law and the Constitution. It instructs the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Attorney General and other agencies, to investigate and possibly revoke the federal recognition of accreditors that mandate such practices. The EO also lays out new student-focused accreditation principles, promotes competition by recognizing new accreditors, and seeks to streamline oversight processes, emphasizing academic freedom, intellectual diversity, program value, and transparency.
NAS Response: "Trump Issues Executive Orders on Accreditation and Foreign Influence"
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: In this EO, issued on April 23, 2025, President Trump reaffirms and expands federal support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), emphasizing their critical role in advancing educational excellence, economic opportunity, and national competitiveness. The EO establishes the White House Initiative on HBCUs within the Executive Office of the President and outlines its mission to strengthen these institutions through private-sector engagement, infrastructure development, workforce preparation, and public-private partnerships. It also reinstates the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs to guide federal policy and collaboration, promotes access to federal funding and research opportunities, and calls for annual progress reporting. The EO revokes a prior Biden-era HBCU executive order and terminates the EPA’s HBCU and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: This EO, issued on April 23, 2025, outlines a strategy to align federal workforce development efforts with the nation's reindustrialization goals, aiming to better prepare American workers for high-demand, well-paying jobs. It calls for a comprehensive review of all federal workforce programs to identify inefficiencies, eliminate underperforming initiatives, and integrate systems that support emerging industries. The EO prioritizes expanding Registered Apprenticeships, with a goal of reaching over one million new apprentices, and promotes alternative credentials to the traditional four-year degree. It also emphasizes upskilling current workers, incorporating AI readiness, and enhancing transparency and accountability in workforce outcomes, while streamlining data collection and reducing bureaucratic burdens.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: This EO, issued on April 23, 2025, directs the federal government to end school discipline policies based on what it calls discriminatory “equity” ideology, which it argues have compromised student safety by discouraging appropriate disciplinary actions to avoid racial disparities in punishment. It critiques past guidance that linked discipline rates to racial outcomes under Title VI, claiming it led schools to ignore misconduct, resulting in increased classroom disorder and violence. The EO mandates new federal guidance to ensure discipline is based on behavior rather than racial statistics, calls for coordination with state officials to prevent racial discrimination in discipline, and requires reports assessing the impact of equity-based discipline practices and recommending common-sense, non-discriminatory policies that prioritize safety and traditional values in schools.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: This EO, issued on April 23, 2025, declares that the United States should uphold equality of opportunity—not equal outcomes—by treating individuals without regard to race, sex, or other immutable characteristics, opposing the use of disparate-impact liability which it argues forces race-based decision-making and undermines meritocracy. It directs federal agencies to deprioritize enforcement of laws and regulations based on disparate-impact theories, revoke certain past regulatory approvals, and initiate actions to repeal or amend such regulations. The EO mandates reviews of ongoing cases and policies relying on disparate-impact liability and calls for guidance promoting equal employment access based on merit rather than demographic outcomes, asserting that disparate-impact liability conflicts with constitutional principles and harms both employers and job seekers.
NAS Response: "Trump Administration Ends Federal Disparate-Impact Theory Use"
Date published: 4/23/25
Summary: This EO, issued on April 23, 2025, directs the U.S. government to promote widespread AI education by integrating AI literacy into K-12 and lifelong learning, supporting teacher training, and fostering public-private partnerships to develop educational resources. It establishes a White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education to coordinate federal efforts and launch a Presidential AI Challenge to encourage innovation and collaboration among students, educators, and industry. The EO also prioritizes expanding AI-related apprenticeships, workforce training, and funding to prepare Americans with the skills needed for an AI-driven economy, aiming to maintain U.S. leadership in AI technology and ensure a workforce ready for the future.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 5/01/25
Summary: This EO, issued on May 01, 2025, establishes a policy for the federal government to vigorously protect religious liberty, emphasizing its historic and constitutional significance as America’s first freedom. It addresses recent challenges to religious rights, such as restrictions on religious schools and faith-based organizations, and affirms the role of religion in public life. To support this, the EO creates a Religious Liberty Commission composed of diverse members and advisory boards, tasked with assessing threats to religious freedom, promoting awareness, and advising on policies to safeguard and celebrate religious pluralism. The Commission will produce a comprehensive report and work with government offices to strengthen religious liberty protections domestically and internationally, operating until July 2026 unless extended.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 5/05/25
Summary: This EO, issued on May 05, 2025, directs the U.S. government to halt and strictly regulate dangerous gain-of-function research on biological agents that could threaten public health, national security, and the economy. It criticizes previous administrations for insufficient oversight, especially regarding foreign-funded research in countries like China. The EO mandates stronger federal oversight, transparency, and accountability measures, including suspension of risky research until new policies are established. It calls for updated frameworks to ensure biosafety, enforce compliance through funding agreements, and develop strategies to monitor non-federally funded research. The goal is to protect American lives and security while maintaining U.S. leadership in biotechnology and health research.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 5/23/25
Summary: This EO, issued on May 23, 2025, addresses a decline in public trust in science due to issues like data falsification and politicization of scientific guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. It directs federal agencies to restore “Gold Standard Science” by ensuring that research and scientific information used in policymaking are transparent, reproducible, rigorously peer-reviewed, free of conflicts of interest, and clearly communicate uncertainties. The EO reverses previous policies perceived as politicizing science, mandates updated scientific integrity policies, and requires agencies to publicly disclose influential scientific data and models, while protecting sensitive information. It establishes oversight procedures for addressing scientific misconduct, promotes open scientific debate, and aims to rebuild public confidence in government science by grounding decisions in credible, unbiased evidence.
NAS Response: "NAS Endorses "Restoring Gold Standard Science" Executive Order"
Date published: 6/04/25
Summary: This proclamation, issued on June 04, 2025, suspends the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study, conduct research, or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, citing national security concerns due to Harvard’s alleged failure to comply with federal laws and reporting requirements, particularly regarding misconduct by foreign students. The proclamation highlights rising crime rates at Harvard, insufficient cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, extensive financial ties and collaborations with foreign adversaries like China, and ongoing discriminatory admissions practices despite a Supreme Court ruling. The suspension, effective for six months unless extended, aims to protect the integrity of the student visa program and national security until Harvard fulfills its legal obligations and shares required information with the federal government.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 7/07/25
Summary: This memorandum, issued on July 07, 2025, directs all executive departments and agencies to freeze filling vacant federal civilian positions and creating new ones through October 15, 2025, except where specifically exempted by law or outlined in the memorandum. Hiring must follow the Merit Hiring Plan issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Exemptions apply to military personnel, immigration enforcement, national security, public safety roles, and certain executive offices, with OPM authorized to grant additional exemptions. Agencies are prohibited from circumventing this freeze through outside contracting and are encouraged to optimize current personnel and resources to maintain essential services. The memo also clarifies it does not affect political appointments, temporary hires, or violate existing labor agreements.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 7/23/25
Summary: This EO, issued on July 23, 2025, mandates that federal agencies procure large language models (LLMs) and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that adhere to two core principles: truth-seeking, which requires AI to provide accurate, objective, and scientifically grounded responses, and ideological neutrality, ensuring AI does not embed or promote partisan or ideological agendas such as "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI). The EO expresses concern that DEI biases compromise AI accuracy and reliability, citing examples of AI models distorting historical facts or refusing certain outputs based on ideological considerations. To implement this policy, the Office of Management and Budget will issue guidance within 120 days for agencies to include compliance requirements in AI procurement contracts, with provisions for vendor accountability. Exceptions are allowed for national security needs, and the order emphasizes innovation while preventing ideological distortion in federally procured AI.
NAS Response: N/A
Date published: 8/07/25
Summary: This memorandum, issued on August 07, 2025, directs the Secretary of Education to enhance transparency in higher education admissions by upgrading the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to improve data accessibility, accuracy, and reporting efficiency. It responds to concerns that race may still influence admissions despite Supreme Court rulings banning racial consideration, and emphasizes the need to expose and eliminate unlawful race-based admissions practices. The memorandum mandates expanded reporting requirements starting in the 2025-2026 school year, stricter accuracy checks, and enforcement actions against institutions that fail to provide timely or accurate data, with the goal of ensuring fairness, integrity, and national security in federally funded higher education institutions.
NAS Response: "Education Department Cracks Down on Race-Based Admissions Quotas"
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