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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to
Weaponize civil rights law to ban inclusive practices
Let others know:
This policy guidance directs all schools to stop any recognition of race or diversity in curriculum, programming, or activities.
Dear Colleague Letter SFFA v. Harvard
N/A
February 14, 2025
This policy guidance incorrectly asserts that the 2023 Supreme Court opinion about race in college admissions prohibits all schools (pre-K through higher education) from any use of race in all aspects of "student, academic and campus life." This seemingly includes curriculum, affinity groups or programming (such as recognizing Black History Month), race-neutral programs, and initiatives aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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