Education Dept. Threatens Federal Funding Over Racial Considerations in Schools nationwide
The US Department of Education has threatened to cut off federal funding from schools that consider race in various aspects of student life, including admissions and disciplinary actions. The department sent a letter to institutions, stating that considering race could be seen as 'racial harassment.
The US Department of Education has issued a letter to universities and colleges warning that they risk losing federal funding if they consider race in admissions, academic programs, extracurricular activities, student organizations, campus resources, student housing, or employment opportunities. The Dear Colleague letter aims to restrict the consideration of race in various aspects of student life. This move has sparked concerns among educators, advocates for diversity and inclusion, and civil rights groups. The decision is seen as a significant shift in the Department's stance on affirmative action policies.
