Federal Student Grant Rules Set for Overhaul: Racial Preferences Under Scrutiny In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to revise its policies governing federal student grants, sparking controversy over the use of racial preferences in the allocation of these funds. The decision comes after a recent court filing by the Young America's Foundation (YAF), a conservative advocacy group, which challenged the current rules as discriminatory. The YAF's motion to dismiss a lawsuit over the issue has prompted the Department of Education to re-examine its policies, potentially paving the way for a more merit-based system. The changes could have far-reaching implications for students and universities, and are likely to be closely watched by education advocates and civil rights groups.
The U.S. Department of Education will change race-based rules regarding federal student grants after a legal notice was released Tuesday. In a motion to dismiss, the Young America's Foundation (YAF) ...
