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Urgent National Action to Save College Sports
President Donald J. Trump’s order directs federal agencies to begin setting up a national framework to stabilize college sports, with key provisions taking effect on August 1, 2026. It tells agencies that fund or contract with colleges to consider whether schools are violating major college athletics rules on eligibility, transfers, revenue-sharing, and improper payments when evaluating those schools’ standing for federal grants and contracts. The order also pushes the national governing body for college sports to strengthen rules on issues such as five-year eligibility limits, transfer rules, medical care for athletes, protection of women’s and Olympic sports, limits on fraudulent NIL pay schemes, and a national registry for student-athlete agents. It further directs the Justice Department to challenge certain state laws that conflict with national college sports rules and says the action was issued because the White House views the current system as financially unstable, legally chaotic, and threatening to the structure of college athletics and universities’ broader responsibilities.
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Nov 19, 2025
FRFostering the Future for American Children and Families
Nov 13, 2025
FOSTERING THE FUTURE FOR AMERICAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Aug 12, 2025
FRImproving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
Jul 29, 2025
FRSaving College Sports
May 07, 2025
FREstablishment of the Religious Liberty Commission
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. This commission is tasked with identifying threats to religious liberty, advising on policies to protect religious freedoms, and promoting awareness of religious rights in the United States. Composed of up to 14 appointed members from various sectors, the commission will produce a comprehensive report on religious liberty issues and recommend actions to safeguard these freedoms. It will operate until July 4, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American Independence, unless extended. The Department of Justice will support the commission with funding and administrative resources.
Apr 28, 2025
FRReforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education
On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14279, aiming to reform the accreditation system for higher education institutions. The order directs the Secretary of Education to hold accreditors accountable for unlawful actions, particularly those involving discriminatory practices disguised as "diversity, equity, and inclusion" initiatives. It mandates that accreditation should focus on providing high-quality, valuable education without unlawful discrimination and encourages intellectual diversity. Additionally, the order seeks to increase competition among accreditors and streamline processes to enhance educational quality and accountability. This action is intended to ensure that federal funding supports institutions that deliver effective and fair educational outcomes.
Apr 28, 2025
FRReinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies
On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14280, titled "Reinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies." This order directs the federal government to move away from school discipline policies that were perceived to be based on "discriminatory equity ideology," which previously encouraged schools to consider racial disparities in discipline as potential violations of civil rights laws. The order mandates the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Attorney General, to issue new guidance to ensure school discipline is applied without racial discrimination, focusing on student behavior rather than racial statistics. It also requires a comprehensive review and report on the impact of equity-based discipline policies, aiming to promote safety and order in classrooms while protecting students from unlawful discrimination.
Apr 23, 2025
Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an order to reform the accreditation system for higher education institutions in the United States. The order aims to hold accreditors accountable for ensuring that colleges and universities provide high-quality education without engaging in unlawful discrimination under the guise of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards. It directs the Secretary of Education to take actions such as denying recognition to accreditors that violate federal law and promoting accreditation practices that focus on student outcomes and academic quality. Additionally, the order calls for increasing competition among accreditors, reducing barriers to innovative educational models, and ensuring that accreditation standards align with federal and state laws. The goal is to improve the value of higher education for students and taxpayers by eliminating practices that lead to credential inflation and unnecessary costs.
Apr 23, 2025
Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies
President Donald J. Trump issued an order titled "Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies" to address safety and order in American classrooms. The order directs the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Attorney General, to issue new guidance to educational agencies, emphasizing discipline based on student behavior rather than racial statistics. This action reverses previous guidance that encouraged schools to consider racial disparities in discipline, which the administration argues led to increased classroom disorder. The order also mandates a report on the status of discriminatory-equity-ideology-based discipline practices and calls for model policies that ensure safety and uphold traditional values. The initiative aims to prevent racial discrimination in school discipline while promoting a safe educational environment.
Apr 03, 2025
FRRestoring Truth and Sanity to American History
On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14253, titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History." This order aims to counter what it describes as a revisionist movement that distorts American history with ideological narratives. It directs the Vice President and other officials to ensure that federal sites, including the Smithsonian Institution, focus on celebrating American achievements and values rather than promoting divisive ideologies. The order also mandates a review and potential restoration of historical monuments and sites to reflect a more positive portrayal of American history. Additionally, it calls for improvements to Independence National Historical Park in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Mar 25, 2025
FRImproving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14242 on March 20, 2025, directing the closure of the Department of Education and returning control of education to states and local communities. The order argues that federal oversight has failed to improve educational outcomes, citing low proficiency scores in reading and math among students. It mandates the Secretary of Education to take necessary steps for the department's closure while ensuring the continued delivery of services and compliance with federal laws. The order also emphasizes the elimination of programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender ideology if they are deemed to violate federal law.
Mar 12, 2025
FRRestoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
On March 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14235 to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This order directs the Secretary of Education to propose changes to the program that exclude organizations engaged in activities deemed to have a substantial illegal purpose from qualifying as "public service." These activities include violating federal immigration laws, supporting terrorism, child abuse, illegal discrimination, and certain state law violations. The purpose of the order is to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to support organizations involved in activities that threaten national security or public order.
Feb 20, 2025
FRKeeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
On February 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14214, which aims to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools across the United States. The order directs that federal funds should not support educational institutions that require COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person attendance. It emphasizes empowering parents and students with accurate information about COVID-19 risks and allowing them to make their own health decisions. The Secretary of Education is tasked with issuing guidelines on legal obligations related to parental authority and religious freedom, and developing a plan to eliminate coercive vaccine mandates in schools.
Feb 12, 2025
FREstablishment of the White House Faith Office
On February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office. This office is designed to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to better serve families and communities. It aims to ensure these groups can compete fairly for federal grants and contracts, while also protecting religious liberty. The office will work within the Executive Office of the President and collaborate with various federal agencies to support initiatives that align with its mission. Additionally, the order amends previous executive orders to reflect these changes and emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and non-discrimination.
Feb 11, 2025
FRKeeping Men Out of Women's Sports
On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports." The order mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding must ensure fair athletic opportunities for women and girls, as intended by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. It directs the Secretary of Education to enforce policies that reserve women's sports for biological females and rescind funding from programs that fail to comply. The order also calls for a review of international sports policies to promote fairness and safety for female athletes and aims to prevent males from participating in women's sports categories.
Feb 03, 2025
FRAdditional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism
On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14188, titled "Additional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism." This order reaffirms a previous executive order aimed at protecting Jewish students from anti-Semitic harassment, particularly in educational settings, and responds to a rise in anti-Semitic incidents following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. It mandates that federal agencies identify legal tools to combat anti-Semitism and report on pending complaints and cases related to campus anti-Semitism. The order also encourages the Attorney General to use civil rights laws to address these issues and directs the Secretaries of State, Education, and Homeland Security to recommend ways for educational institutions to monitor and report relevant activities by foreign students and staff.
Feb 03, 2025
FREnding Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14190 on January 29, 2025, aiming to eliminate what he describes as "radical indoctrination" in K-12 schools. The order directs federal agencies to develop a strategy to prevent the use of federal funds for promoting gender ideology and discriminatory equity ideology in schools. It emphasizes protecting parental rights under existing laws like FERPA and PPRA. Additionally, the order reestablishes the President's Advisory 1776 Commission to promote patriotic education and advises on the celebration of America's 250th Independence anniversary. This action seeks to ensure that educational content aligns with what the administration considers patriotic values and legal standards.
Jan 31, 2025
FREnding Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173 on January 21, 2025, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." This order mandates all federal agencies to eliminate any policies or practices that provide race- or sex-based preferences under the guise of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI or DEIA), which are deemed illegal and discriminatory. The order revokes several previous executive actions related to promoting diversity and inclusion and instructs agencies to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. It also directs the private sector to end similar DEI practices and requires a strategic enforcement plan to address illegal discrimination. The order aims to reinforce merit-based opportunities and uphold civil rights protections for all Americans.