The College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025 aims to address unlawful discrimination in higher education, particularly concerning race-based admissions policies. It establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education. This office is tasked with investigating allegations from students and employees regarding admissions decisions, financial aid determinations, or academic programs that violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment , as interpreted by the Supreme Court, or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 . The Special Inspector General will review federal policies that might incentivize such violations and make recommendations to institutions, the Secretary of Education, and Congress. These recommendations can include remedial actions, disciplinary measures for employees, and assessments of an institution's eligibility for federal funding. The office will also submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing its activities, allegations received, and the level of cooperation from covered institutions. Furthermore, the bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to stipulate that any institution of higher education found by the Secretary of Education to have engaged in race-based discrimination in violation of the Equal Protection Clause or Title VI will be rendered ineligible to receive Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid . The Special Inspector General, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, will possess standard Inspector General powers, and the office is set to terminate after 12 years.