California's K-12 schools are navigating confusion following Trump's orders aimed at abolishing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. While federal guidance indicates potential funding cuts for schools with race-focused programs, educational leaders suggest schools take a wait-and-see approach. A recent judicial ruling temporarily blocks some of these orders, protecting funding but not halting investigations into race-related programs. Many California schools feature clubs and celebrations centered on racial and ethnic identities, which now face scrutiny as they are compelled to adapt by a looming deadline of Feb. 28.
"Just because Trump ordered it, doesn't mean it's going to happen," Noelle Ellerson Ng said, emphasizing that executive orders can't immediately change school policies.
"The ruling prevents the federal government from cutting funding, but it doesn't stop it from investigating schools' race-related programs at least for now," highlighting the temporary nature of the judicial decision.
Craig Trainor declared the directives a "victory for justice, civil rights laws, and the Constitution," underscoring the administration's perspective on race-focused programs.
Schools have until Feb. 28 to end the programs, navigating new federal requirements while dealing with existing club and celebration customs.
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