The U.S. Department of Education has scrapped decades-old rules that allowed for legal accountability in cases where statistical patterns suggested discriminatory practices, even without explicit intent. The move reverses long-standing policies that interpreted civil rights laws to address systemic inequities in education. Critics argue the change could weaken protections for marginalized groups, while supporters say it restores fairness by limiting overreach in enforcement. The decision marks a significant shift in how federal agencies may handle claims of indirect discrimination moving forward.
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 ...
