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Trump is waging an ideological war on K-12 education as well
Nineteen states, including Connecticut and Maryland, filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over threats to cut federal funding for diversity programs in schools.
The lawsuit seeks to block the U.S. Department of Education's April 3 directive requiring states to certify compliance with civil rights laws concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
The lawsuit argues that the administration's directive risks over $13.8 billion in funding essential for serving students, including those with disabilities.
Both Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Maryland's Attorney General Anthony Brown stated that the Trump administration's actions are illegal and threaten to undermine programs that ensure equal access to education for all students.