Trump admin moves to revoke tax exemption of schools over DEI

“Schools rebranding race-based preferences as equitable, inclusive or diversity-enhancing does not change their discriminatory nature,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.

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The Trump administration proposed Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations on Sept. 3 revoking tax-exempt status from private schools that use race-conscious admissions or scholarships.

Expansive scope

Under the regulations, a private school could lose its 501(c)(3) status if it treats students differentl…