DOJ Sues RI Schools for Racially Biased Student Loan Forgiveness Program Excluding White Teachers
The US Department of Justice is suing Rhode Island schools for offering race-based student loan forgiveness that excludes White teachers. The lawsuit targets a program in Providence Public School District that only provides loan forgiveness to non-white educators.
The US Department of Justice is suing Rhode Island schools for implementing a student loan forgiveness program that excludes White teachers in favor of non-White educators. The program, which aims to address historical inequalities in education, has been deemed discriminatory by the DOJ. The lawsuit alleges that the program's exclusion of White teachers violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race and national origin. The dispute highlights ongoing debates about diversity and inclusion in schools.
