In the first 100 days of Trump's second term, substantial changes have occurred within the Education Department to align with conservative objectives, including the intention to potentially eliminate the department. The recent memo mandates state leaders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public schools, with consequences for noncompliance involving federal funding for Title I schools. The memo cites a relevant Supreme Court case, demonstrating the administration's push against perceived discriminatory practices related to DEI initiatives, even as its definitions remain vague.
"Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right," said Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, in a statement.
The memo cites SFFA v. Harvard, a Supreme Court case pertaining to universities' affirmative action admissions policies and not K-12 education as the basis for this move.
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