down on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, threatening to withhold federal funding from states that don't eliminate them. Citing a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, the department argues that race-based considerations for diversity or equity are illegal. They've instructed states to revise policies, stop using race-based proxies, and cut ties with DEI-focused third-party organizations. This follows previous executive orders targeting DEI programs and reflects a broader effort to reduce government spending on initiatives deemed unnecessary. The department has already begun dismantling its own DEI infrastructure.
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