The Department of Education has issued a controversial letter to educational institutions, insisting they abandon not only affirmative-action policies but also types of race-neutral programs that aim to promote racial diversity. The letter cites the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling against affirmative action, demanding compliance by February 28 or face loss of federal funding. Critics argue that this interpretation misrepresents the law and could harm efforts towards racial diversity, unnecessarily pressuring institutions to forgo beneficial programs aimed to enhance campus diversity through socioeconomic initiatives instead of race-based policies.
The Department of Education's recent letter could force educational institutions to abandon not only affirmative-action-like programs but also policies designed to support racial diversity.
In a stark warning, the Department of Education insists schools cut ties with policies promoting diversity based on race, severely impacting colleges' compliance and funding.
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