The certification asks state and school leaders to sign a “reminder of legal obligations” acknowledging that their federal money is conditioned on compliance with federal civil rights laws.
By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
A notice sent Thursday by the Education Department gives states and schools 10 days to sign and return the certification. It’s the latest escalation against DEI policies, apparently giving the Republican administration a new lever for terminating federal money.
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