The U.S. Department of Education has scrapped decades-old rules that held institutions accountable for unintentional discrimination, even when statistical patterns revealed unequal treatment. The move reverses long-standing policies that required schools and programs to address disparities in access or outcomes, potentially altering how civil rights protections are enforced. Critics argue the change weakens safeguards against systemic bias, while supporters claim it reduces bureaucratic hurdles for educational providers. The decision marks a significant shift in how discrimination claims are evaluated under federal education law.
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 ...
