US Warns Educational Institutions About Potential Loss of Funding

US Warns Educational Institutions About Potential Loss of Funding
This Applies If They Make Radical Decisions
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The US Department of Education has warned academic institutions that receive federal funding to cease the use of «racial preferences and stereotypes» in their admissions, hiring, and scholarship processes.

Failure to comply could result in sanctions and the loss of government funding.

This measure follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which eliminates public policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

In an official statement, the White House confirmed that universities and schools have 14 days to comply with the new regulations.

US Warns Educational Institutions About Potential Loss of Funding

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«With this guidance, the Trump Administration is ordering schools to end the use of racial preferences and stereotypes in their programs and activities.»

«Students should be evaluated based on their merits, achievements, and character, not prejudged by the color of their skin,» stated Craig Trainor, acting deputy secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education.

The Trump Administration’s decision aligns with a previous Supreme Court ruling, which determined that any race-based differential treatment in educational institutions violates the law.

With this order, the federal government reinforces its stance against affirmative action policies, while major corporations and universities express concerns over the impact on minority representation in education and employment.

A New Front in Education and Politics

The elimination of DEI initiatives has sparked an intense national debate.

Supporters argue that the move will ensure equal opportunities without racial distinctions, while critics warn that it could reduce diversity in higher education institutions.

Since his return to the White House, Trump has pursued an agenda aimed at rolling back inclusion initiatives implemented by previous administrations.

Additionally, the decision to eliminate DEI policies is part of a broader strategy to reform education and limit the federal government’s role in promoting racial diversity in universities and businesses.

For now, the measure could face legal challenges, as civil rights organizations have announced they will file lawsuits to block its implementation.

Meanwhile, educational institutions face a difficult choice: comply with the new order or risk losing federal funding. This was reported by EFE.

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