The U.S. Department of Education has removed regulations that had recognized liability for disparate impact, a legal concept that allows claims when statistical evidence shows discrimination. The change eliminates a framework that had been in place for over six decades. This move could affect how institutions address and defend against allegations of 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 ...
