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 addressed "disparate impact," a legal concept allowing claims against practices that disproportionately harm protected groups. Critics argue the change weakens protections for marginalized students, while supporters say it reduces bureaucratic overreach. The decision marks a significant shift in how educational equity is enforced under federal oversight.
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 ...
