EO 14283
White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
EducationEconomy & TradeGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order establishes a White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enhance their capacity to provide high-quality education and increase opportunities for students. The initiative will work with federal agencies, private sector employers, foundations, and educational partners to strengthen HBCUs through improved institutional planning, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, and increased access to federal funding.
Key Points
- 1Establishes the White House Initiative on HBCUs within the Executive Office of the President, led by an Executive Director
- 2Focuses on increasing private-sector involvement in strengthening HBCU institutional planning, infrastructure, and professional development opportunities in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance
- 3Creates a President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs housed in the Department of Education with representatives from philanthropy, business, education, and HBCU leadership
- 4Directs federal agencies to assist the Initiative and implement the HBCU PARTNERS Act, including facilitating federal agency plans and improving HBCU competitiveness for research funding
- 5Establishes annual White House Summit on HBCUs and requires the Initiative to submit progress reports on federal government impact on HBCUs
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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