New York Education Officials Reject Trump Administration's DEI Demands
New York state officials refuse to comply with Trump's DEI mandate, asserting no legal obligation while facing threats of federal funding cuts.
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New York state education officials rejected President Trump’s administration’s demand to do away with certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, rebuking the Department of Education (DOE) amid threats of pulling funding over those efforts.
New York public schools reject Trump DEI orders
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Critics of the certification demand said it conflicted with Trump’s promise to return education to schools and states.
NY public schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order
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The threat of financial sanctions is similar to ones the Trump administration has been leveraging against colleges in its effort to crack down on protests against Israel that it deems antisemitic.
NY Public Schools Say They Won't Comply With Trump DEI Order
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New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration’s threats to terminate federal education funding.
New York schools tell Trump administration they won’t comply with DEI order
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NY Public Schools to Trump Admin: Won't Comply with DEI Order
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Summary
New York education officials, led by Deputy Commissioner Daniel Morton-Bentley, rejected demands from the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. They argue that there are no laws prohibiting DEI principles and question the Education Department's authority to withhold funding. The administration's recent order to K-12 schools requires compliance with civil rights laws, threatening to cut federal funding that constitutes about 6% of New York's school budget. Critics view the demand as an abrupt policy shift from previous government positions on DEI.
Perspectives
New York state officials reject federal demands to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, claiming there are no laws supporting such actions.
The federal Department of Education's threat to terminate funding is viewed as an overreach, with state officials asserting they have complied with civil rights laws in the past.
Lawmakers argue that DEI initiatives are necessary to address historical inequities and should not be conflated with discrimination.
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