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Experts discuss impact of recent DEI crackdowns in higher education

The Department of Education warned all 50 state education departments to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in public schools or risk losing federal funding, according to a letter from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.
Trainor stated in the letter that racial discrimination is illegal under Supreme Court precedent and described current DEI practices as unacceptable, particularly discriminating against white and Asian students.
The letter emphasized that civil rights laws will be enforced in all federally funded educational institutions, including preschools, K-12 schools, and universities.
The Education Department has begun removing DEI references from documents and has terminated 70 DEI training grants as part of broader efforts to eliminate perceived wasteful spending.

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Breitbart

State Education Departments Warned to Nix DEI Policies or Lose Funding

State education departments across America are being warned to remove DEI policies or face the consequences.

8 days ago·United States

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Inside Higher Ed

Trump administration threatens to rescind federal funds over DEI

In a sweeping and unprecedented letter issued over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal. The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights declared all race-conscious student programming, resources and financial aid illegal over the weekend and threatened to investigate and rescind federal funding for any institution that does not comply within 14 days.

8 days ago·Washington, United States

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Columbia Missourian

Experts discuss impact of recent DEI crackdowns in higher education

Legal and advocacy experts encourage students, faculty and staff to be aware of the triggers that allow these changes to take effect.

8 days ago·Calhoun, United States

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The Epoch Times

Education Department Tells States to End DEI in Schools or Risk Federal Funding

The U.S. Department of Education is warning state education departments they have 14 days to cease their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts or risk losing federal funding. The warning was issued in a Feb. 14 “Dear Colleague” letter sent to the departments of education in all 50 states, according to the Department of Government Efficiency. The letter, penned by Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights within the Educa…

8 days ago·New York, United States

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The Post Millennial

Dept of Education warns states to eliminate DEI policies in public schools or lose federal funding

"Institutions that fail to comply with federal civil rights law may, consistent with applicable law, face potential loss of federal funding."

8 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Fox News

Department of Education warns that public schools must remove DEI policies or lose federal funding

The Department of Education warned state education departments that they must remove diversity, equity and inclusion policies or lose federal funding.

8 days ago·New York, United States

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