Trump administration threatens to withhold funding from schools with DEI programs
Source: The Guardian | Published: April 3, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Education department memo requires public schools to confirm they are complying with anti-diversity policies
The Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funding from public schools that have not eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, marking another move by the government to enforce Donald Trump’s anti-DEI crackdown.
A memo by the education department sent to state officials nationwide on Thursday requires them to respond within 10 days confirming that schools are complying with the administration’s anti-diversity policies or face losing federal financial assistance.
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