Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

Jun 25, 2026

Summary

Stops public colleges from denying religious student groups the same rights and access to school property that other student groups receive.

What problem does this solve?

Some public colleges have rules that stop religious student groups from choosing leaders who share their beliefs. This bill fixes the problem by not giving federal money to colleges that treat these groups unfairly.

What does this bill do?

Prohibits funding to discriminating institutions

Prevents any public college or university from receiving federal money if it denies a religious student group any right, benefit, or privilege given to other student groups.

Protects religious standards

States that unfair treatment includes actions taken against a group because of its religious beliefs, practices, speech, or rules for leaders and conduct.

Who does this affect?

Religious student organizations
Public colleges and universities
College students

What is the real world impact?

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Protects religious freedom on campus

Ensures that religious student groups are not punished or left out for having specific religious beliefs or rules for their leaders. This protects their First Amendment rights.

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Allows for potential discrimination

Critics may argue this law lets religious groups use school resources while picking leaders based on religion. This could go against a school's own rules that prevent discrimination against students.

When does this start?

This bill would go into effect as soon as it is signed into law.