HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act

This bill proposes an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, aiming to broaden the eligibility criteria for institutions seeking designation as a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The legislation's primary objective is to ensure that more institutions can potentially qualify for this important status. The bill specifically modifies Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act, which outlines the definition of an HBCU. It revises the establishment date requirement from "1964" to " November 8, 1965 ," thereby extending the timeframe for institutions to be recognized as HBCUs, provided they fulfill all other necessary conditions.