Trump administration order intended to end all diversity, equity and inclusion programs—even as federal officials threaten to cut off billions of dollars per year in federal education funding.
The U.S. Department of Education had given states 10 days to collect certifications from each school district confirming that all DEI efforts have ended—and warned that failure to comply puts federal funding at risk. The Trump administration argues that DEI programs are a form of race-based discrimination and violate civil rights laws.
In a letter to school district superintendents Friday, the California Department of Education appeared to question the authority of the federal government to take such an action.
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