White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at HBCUs
Mar 3, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Feb 28, 2017
Published on: Mar 3, 2017
Mar 3, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Feb 28, 2017
Published on: Mar 3, 2017
Summary
Creates a White House group to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities get more support and provide better education for their students.
What problem does this solve?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are very important to the country but need more help to grow and serve students well. This order creates a special White House group to work with the government and private companies to make these schools stronger.
What does this order do?
Establishes the White House Initiative on HBCUs
Creates a new group within the Executive Office of the President to focus on helping Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Creates a President's advisory board
Forms a new board with up to 25 members appointed by the President to give advice on how to strengthen HBCUs.
Requires federal agencies to create support plans
Orders federal agencies to prepare annual plans that describe how they will help HBCUs get better access to federal programs, grants, and contracts.
Focuses on private-sector partnerships
Directs the Initiative to work with private companies, charities, and other groups to bring more money and support to HBCUs for things like building upgrades and better money management.
Revokes a previous executive order
Cancels Executive Order 13532 from 2010, which was the prior administration's plan for supporting HBCUs.
Establishes an interagency working group
Creates a working group with people from different federal agencies to help coordinate the government's efforts to support HBCUs.
Who does this affect?
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Students and faculty at HBCUs
- Federal government agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens support for HBCUs
Aims to improve the quality of education and financial health of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by organizing federal and private support.
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Could be seen as a symbolic gesture
The initiative's success depends on the cooperation of many agencies and private partners. Without dedicated new funding, it may not lead to significant, long-lasting improvements for the schools.
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Increases federal coordination
Moves the initiative into the White House to ensure different government agencies create and follow plans to support HBCUs, improving their access to federal money and programs.
When does this start?
This order became effective on February 28, 2017, and sets deadlines for federal agencies.
Agency Plan Submission
Federal agencies must submit their first plan to support HBCUs no later than 90 days after being identified by the Secretary of Education.