Advancing Educational Equity Through Historically Black Colleges
Sep 9, 2021
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Sep 3, 2021
Published on: Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9, 2021
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Sep 3, 2021
Published on: Sep 9, 2021
Summary
Creates a government group to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) get more resources and support to succeed.
What problem does this solve?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long faced unfairness and a lack of resources, making it hard for them to provide the best education. This order creates a special White House group to coordinate government efforts, ensuring HBCUs get better access to federal money and programs.
What does this order do?
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White house initiative on advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity through historically black colleges and universities
Establishes the White House Initiative on HBCUs
Creates a new group within the Department of Education to lead a government-wide effort to support and advance educational equity and economic opportunity through HBCUs.
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President's board of advisors on historically black colleges and universities
Creates a President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs
Forms a board of up to 21 members, including HBCU presidents and other leaders, appointed by the President to provide advice on supporting these institutions.
Requires annual agency plans
Mandates that federal agencies submit a plan each year detailing their efforts to strengthen HBCUs and help them participate in federal programs and initiatives.
Forms an interagency working group
Establishes a working group with representatives from various federal agencies to coordinate resources and opportunities across the government to support HBCUs.
Increases access to federal funding
Works to remove barriers and create more ways for HBCUs to get federal money, grants, and contracts, especially for research and development.
Revokes a previous executive order
Cancels and replaces Executive Order 13779 from 2017, which had a similar but different focus on promoting excellence at HBCUs.
Who does this affect?
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Black students and communities
- Federal agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Addresses historical inequities
Aims to correct long-standing disadvantages faced by HBCUs by increasing their access to federal resources and support, helping them to grow and provide better opportunities for their students.
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Strengthens engines of economic mobility
Bolsters the role of HBCUs in creating economic advancement for Black families and communities by improving educational quality, research capabilities, and graduate success.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately and sets annual deadlines for federal agencies.
Annual Agency Plans
By February 1 of each year, federal agencies must submit a plan describing their efforts to strengthen HBCUs' ability to participate in their programs.