The article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to disband the U.S. Department of Education under Secretary Linda McMahon, with a focus on eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. Following a directive issued on April 3, 19 states filed lawsuits against the federal agency, challenging its mandate to eliminate DEI initiatives, arguing it constitutes a vague threat to federal funding. The administration's stance has been framed using interpretations drawn from a Supreme Court case, SFFA v. Harvard, which some education leaders claim is misapplied to K-12 education.
Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right,â said Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, in a statement. âWhen state education commissioners accept federal funds, they agree to abide by federal anti-discrimination requirements.
The April 3 Agency Action cites SFFA v. Harvard as the basis for their interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits race-based discrimination.
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