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 institutions will no longer be held responsible when statistical evidence shows a discriminatory effect. The decision marks a significant shift in how the Department enforces civil rights protections 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 ...
