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Trump Signs Orders Ending DEI in University Accreditation, Requiring Foreign Gift Disclosure

The list includes foreign donation disclosure requirements at universities and an end to ’restorative justice' practices in public schools.
Trump Signs Orders Ending DEI in University Accreditation, Requiring Foreign Gift Disclosure
President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order titled "Reinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies" in the Oval Office at the White House on April 23, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Aaron Gifford
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President Donald Trump on April 23 announced additional education reform measures that he said will promote transparency and meritocracy over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; boost technology and innovation; and improve learning environments.

During the signing ceremony and news conference in his office, he was flanked by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and several disabled military veterans.

Aaron Gifford
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Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.