The Trump administration's Education Department has issued a two-week ultimatum for schools and universities to stop diversity initiatives, threatening federal funding. This directive aims to minimize 'racial preferences' in admissions and hiring, posing risks to practices that promote diversity. Educators are faced with scrutinizing their admissions processes, while civil rights advocates contend the vague language promotes a chilling effect on diversity efforts, inhibiting diversity and inclusiveness in educational settings. The pushback indicates widespread concern about the law's interpretation and its implications for creating equitable school environments.
"Creating a sense of risk around doing work that might promote diverse and welcoming campuses is much more of the goal than a clear statement of existing law."
"Schools have been operating on the pretext that selecting students for 'diversity' or similar euphemisms is not selecting them based on race. No longer."
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