The U.S. Department of Education has removed regulations that had been in place for over six decades, which previously acknowledged liability for disparate impact. This change means that situations where statistical evidence indicates discrimination may no longer trigger the same legal obligations. The decision could affect how institutions address and respond to potential discriminatory 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 ...
