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Schools scramble after federal order to remove DEI initiatives

The Trump administration is requiring schools and universities to eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks or risk losing federal funding.
The Education Department's memo mandates that any practice treating individuals differently based on race must cease within 14 days.
The Education Department's memo cites a 2023 Supreme Court decision against using race in college admissions, enforcing stricter guidelines.
Many colleges are reevaluating diversity programs amid rising political pressures and legal challenges, impacting their federal funding prospects.

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fitsnews.com

South Carolina Schools Chief Issues Guidance Following Federal Orders

Ellen Weaver reminds Palmetto State educrats that South Carolina's "unwavering priority is to ensure that schools remain laser-focused on advancing student achievement."

2 days ago

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Lansing State Journal

Michigan State officials: University leaders must comply with federal DEI ban

MSU asked university leaders to ensure that membership and participation in programs or activities are not restricted based on a protected identity.

Trump gives schools DEI deadline

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration gave America's schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president's fight against "wokeness" and sowing confusion as schools scramble to comply.

2 days ago

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The Federalist

Trump Administration Vows To Fight Any Schools That Defy Order To End DEI

The Trump administration will fight any schools trying to ignore its order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion.

3 days ago·United States

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wjr.com

Michigan Stays Firm with DEI Programs in Public Schools Despite Trump Order to Cut Them

Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR MICHIGAN, Feb. 19, 2025 ~ The state of Michigan is standing firm against President Donald Trump‘s demands for the state to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from its schools. In a memo sent out Friday, the Trump administration told public schools they risk losing federal funding if they don’t cut such programs, worried that they harm “harm” students. State Superintendent Michael Rice sent a st…

3 days ago

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9NEWS Denver

Schools scramble after federal order to remove DEI initiatives

"Many educational leaders, out of fear, will go and scrub their websites and attempt to rename programs and services,” said USC Professor Shaun Harper.

3 days ago·Denver, United States

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