"US Education Department Dismantles Decades-Old Rule on Racial Bias in Schools: A major shift in federal policy has left many questioning the impact on students of color. The U.S. Department of Education has eliminated regulations that held schools accountable for discriminatory practices, even if they didn't explicitly intend to discriminate. The move, which repeals a 1964 rule, has sparked concerns that it will allow institutions to avoid addressing systemic inequalities and disparate impact on marginalized communities. As the nation grapples with ongoing debates over education equity, the decision has left many wondering what the consequences will be for students who have long faced unequal access to quality education."
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday eliminated regulations going back more than 60 years that recognized liability for disparate impact, such as when statistics demonstrate a discriminatory ...
