Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act

The EDUCATE Act requires graduate medical schools receiving federal funds to certify they do not compel students or staff to endorse specific viewpoints (such as that America is systemically racist or that individuals bear collective guilt for past actions) as a condition for benefits, opportunities, or employment. It also prohibits schools from discriminating based on race, ethnicity, or national origin in student opportunities and bans diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or diversity statements that require such endorsements. The bill clarifies that teaching about medical needs related to characteristics like race or sex, and collecting demographic data for informational purposes, remain permitted. These requirements apply to all graduate medical schools at institutions of higher education receiving federal financial assistance.