On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education released a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) declaring that any use of race in decision making related to school and college practices and policies violates federal civil rights law. This would include any race-conscious initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or using race-neutral approaches to promote racial diversity (e.g., in selective school admissions practices).
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