Aug 19, 2024, 1:47 PM
(From Forbes) Public colleges in red states aren’t alone in facing legal challenges to DEI programs after the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on race-conscious admissions. Scholarships and training programs for specific underrepresented groups are under scrutiny at both public and private institutions. The Equal Protection Project has filed complaints with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, targeting scholarships at universities like Fordham and Ithaca College. The NCAA is also adjusting DEI requirements for colleges facing state restrictions, allowing modified approaches to inclusion in athletics. Additionally, private colleges in blue states are renaming or restructuring DEI offices to comply with new legal mandates, potentially impacting student support.
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