The Dept. of Education is requiring schools to cut DEI programs or lose federal funding, while 40+ state bans move forward. Don’t miss key updates—track DEI legislation with us!
On February 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights ordered educational institutions to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within 14 days or lose federal funding. This follows the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v.
Harvard, reinforcing bans on race-conscious policies. Led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk, the initiative includes cutting $370 million in grants.
While Republicans support it, civil rights groups and Democrats argue it threatens equity programs. Legal challenges are expected as institutions navigate compliance and uncertainty. Educational institutions are now assessing compliance while facing uncertainty over the policy’s long-term implications. Currently, state legislatures are reviewing over 40 DEI bans nationwide, with conservative-led states advancing efforts to further restrict funding and programs at the state level.