The main purpose of this legislation is to update the definition of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) within the Higher Education Act of 1965. The objective is to include institutions that were established before November 8, 1965, as long as they meet the other necessary criteria to be classified as HBCUs. This change aims to recognize and support a broader range of educational institutions that serve Black students. Key provisions of this legislation focus on modifying the existing definition of HBCUs.