US Department of Treasury Announces New Draft Regulation Proposing to Remove Tax Exemption for Schools that Provide Aid to Minority Students
Quick Look
- The US Treasury Department announced a new draft regulation prepared by the Trump administration; This bill calls for the IRS to remove the tax-exempt status of private schools and universities that provide support such as special education aid and scholarships to black, Hispanic and other minority students.
- The rules, which are expected to take effect in May 2027, will deny tax exemptions to educational institutions that implement race-based programs and are considered to affect approximately 18 thousand educational institutions across the United States.
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Why It Matters
The US Treasury Department announced a new draft regulation prepared by the Trump administration; This bill calls for the IRS to remove the tax-exempt status of private schools and universities that provide support such as special education aid and scholarships to black, Hispanic and other minority students.
According to the information provided by the US Department of Treasury, the Trump administration has prepared a comprehensive new draft regulation that requires the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to remove the tax exemption status of private schools and universities that provide support such as special education aid and scholarships to black, Hispanic and other minority students.
While the Ministry published new rules that will prevent schools that implement race-based programs from benefiting from tax exemption status, there was information in the US press that this situation poses a threat to both higher education institutions and other private schools.
Under the new rules, which are expected to go into effect in May 2027, the IRS will deny tax-exempt status to educational institutions that have any policies or programs it considers "racially discriminatory" regarding school admissions and scholarship awarding.
Trump administration officials view such programs that grant special rights to minorities as a form of discrimination against white and Asian Americans.
In 2025, Trump wanted to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, stating that it would violate a federal law that prohibits the IRS from conducting politically motivated audits.
This situation is expected to affect the future donation decisions of organizations whose donations to universities in the USA are tax-deductible, and around 18 thousand educational institutions across the country will be included in this decision.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The new tax exemption rules will come into force in May 2027.
Likely · Within months
Approximately 18 thousand educational institutions across the USA will be included in this new scope.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- When will the new rules come into full force?
- Will the affected institutions take legal action against this decision?
- How will this policy affect minority students' access to college?
