The U.S. Department of Education has removed regulations that had existed for over six decades, which previously acknowledged liability for disparate impact. This change means that cases where statistical evidence shows discrimination may no longer be recognized under those rules. The decision alters how educational institutions could be held accountable for practices that disproportionately affect certain groups.
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 ...
