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 protections against practices that disproportionately affect certain groups, regardless of intent. Critics argue the change weakens safeguards against systemic bias in education policies. Supporters claim it reduces regulatory burdens on schools and programs.
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 ...
