Colleges React To Perceived Over-Reach Of Education Department’s ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
The letter outlines a series of directives that colleges must follow to remain eligible for federal funding. Among its most ...
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Hitting Pause on the ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
O n February 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance that departs from the U.S.
Education Department letter threatens federal funding of any school that considers race in most aspects of student life
The Department of Education sent a “Dear Colleague” letter Friday threatening the federal funding of any academic institution ...
A Letter To College Admission Colleagues
Last week the Department of Education issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” that expanded the interpretation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2023 landmark decision.
MS public universities, colleges face defunding after U.S. Department of Ed sends out letter
The letter informs public institutions that assessments will take place to determine compliance with new interpretations of ...
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This is Not a Drill: Trump Administration 'Dear Colleague' Letter Virtually Eliminates Consideration of Race in Higher Education
On February 14, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a new "Dear Colleague" letter to "clarify and reaffirm the nondiscrimination ...
University of Nebraska System responds to new federal guidelines from 'Dear Colleague' letter
Nebraska University System president Jeffrey Gold launched a review of activities on each campus following a DEI deadline ...
Jeffries rallies Dems against Trump’s deep cuts to programs like Medicaid
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Monday rallied fellow House Democrats to unite against President Trump’s proposed budget plan, which he ...
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OCR Issues Dear Colleague Letter Addressing DEI Programs Under Title VI
Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) from the federal Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. The February 14 DCL provides a statement of the position of the Department of Education (Department) on ...
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In Sweeping Letter, Ed. Dept. Says SCOTUS Ruling Applies to All Race-Conscious Programs
The letter’s expansive interpretation of the court’s 2023 admissions decision warns colleges that race-related policies and ...
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February 14 Dear Colleague Letter Signals Enforcement focus on Race-based preferences, DEI
On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) ...