This action has profound effects on students, faculty and staff, as it supresses their right to free speech and academic freedom. It may also have deep financial impacts on medical schools who show support and protection of pro-Palestinian activity, and are threatened with the revocation of a significant portion of their federal funding.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Date Enacted
February 3, 2025
Last Updated
March 26, 2025
Policy Type
Education
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Summary
This action described the initiation of compliance reviews for four medical schools following reports of pro-Palestinian activism during 2024 commencement ceremonies. The investigations will examine whether the medical schools complied with their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557.
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