The U.S. Department of Education has removed regulations that had existed for over 60 years, which previously acknowledged liability for disparate impact. The change means that cases where statistical evidence shows discrimination will no longer be covered under these old rules. This shift could affect how educational institutions address and respond to claims of unequal treatment.
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 ...
