The U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday that it is removing regulations that have been in place for more than six decades and that recognized liability for disparate impact when statistical evidence shows discrimination. The move overturns long‑standing rules governing how schools and other institutions address alleged bias. Officials say the change reflects a shift in policy toward how civil‑rights violations are evaluated. This decision could reshape enforcement of anti‑discrimination standards in education.
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 ...
