The Education Department released a document outlining its guidance on race-based programming, stating such initiatives are generally considered illegal. Experts noted a softening of some earlier claims, indicating the department does not control school curricula and allowing events like Black History Month as long as they avoid racial exclusion. Compliance from colleges was mandated by February 28, sparking preemptive internal policy reviews. Despite backlash from higher education associations and ongoing legal challenges, schools must still prevent racially hostile environments under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
The Education Department clarified that while schools can hold events like Black History Month, they must avoid racial exclusion or discrimination, aligning with federal law.
Colleges faced a deadline to comply with new race-based programming rules, leading to many removing language about race and diversity from their policies.
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