Schools told not to alter policies to reduce racial disparities

Federal civil rights data indicates that Black students face disproportionately high rates of discipline within schools. In response to these disparities, the Trump administration has issued directives telling educational institutions not to modify their existing policies to reduce these racial gaps. The administration asserts that the practice of racial balancing constitutes a form of discrimination, effectively prohibiting schools from implementing specific policy changes aimed at achieving more equitable disciplinary outcomes across different racial groups.