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Trump Orders Colleges to Report Admissions Data Amid Policy Changes

8/8/2025

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President Trump is set to sign a memorandum mandating colleges to report admissions data to the federal government, aligning with a Supreme Court ruling that challenges race-conscious policies. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is tasked with improving data accuracy and overhauling the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System to ensure transparency for the public.

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President Trump is set to sign a memorandum mandating colleges to report admissions data to the federal government, aligning with a Supreme Court ruling that challenges race-conscious policies. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is tasked with improving data accuracy and overhauling the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System to ensure transparency for the public.