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Inspector General

A high-ranking official within a government agency responsible for auditing the agency’s programs and investigating waste, fraud, and abuse. This bill creates a 'Special Inspector General' with a specific focus.

Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that says no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, meaning everyone must be treated equally under the law, including in higher education admissions.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

A federal law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance, such as colleges and universities.

Covered Institution

A college or university that receives money from federal student aid programs or other federal institutional funding.

Covered Individual

Any person who applies to or is enrolled as a student at a 'covered institution'.

Higher Education Act of 1965

A comprehensive federal law that authorizes various federal student aid programs and other initiatives to support higher education in the United States.