Overview
On September 4, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools” (REG-119986-25). The NPRM proposes to amend rules implementing Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) by adding new Treasury Regulation § 1.501(c)(3)-2, which would condition tax-exempt status for private educational institutions—including private colleges and universities—on compliance with a broad nondiscrimination requirement concerning race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
The proposed regulations would extend beyond admissions practices. The NPRM indicates that race-based distinctions in scholarships, financial-aid programs, athletics, and other institution-administered or institution-supported programs could be treated as prohibited discrimination, without regard to the private college or university’s intent or whether the practice is otherwise lawful under another legal… Read the complete article here...
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