In response to the Trump administration's directive against diversity efforts in education, New York state leaders reaffirmed their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools. Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos emphasized the importance of diversity as a core strength of New York City. Legal opinions from officials like Daniel Morton-Bentley argue that the federal government cannot arbitrarily impose its interpretations of laws or enforce compliance without proper legal procedures, reflecting New York's determination to protect its educational values.
Diversity is a superpower here in New York City, we are always going to honor that. We are always going to make sure that we are serving every child and family in New York City.
The U.S. Department of Education lacks the legal power to force states to accept its interpretation of court decisions or to withhold funding without following a proper administrative procedure.
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