"Slowing Justice: Education Department Sees Dramatic Decline in Handling Discrimination Claims A disturbing trend is emerging in the nation's education system, with newly released data revealing a stark decline in the handling of discrimination complaints. According to internal records obtained by The New York Times, the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer cases of alleged discrimination in 2025 compared to the previous year. This alarming drop raises concerns about the department's ability to address and rectify instances of bias and inequality in schools. As the number of complaints continues to rise, the Education Department's dwindling capacity to address these issues has sparked fears that students and educators are being left without adequate support and protection."
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
