The U.S. Department of Education has removed regulations that had existed for over six decades, which previously acknowledged liability for disparate impact. The change means that cases where statistical evidence shows discriminatory effects may no longer be covered under these rules. This shift could affect how educational institutions address and respond to allegations of bias in their policies and practices.
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 ...
