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Disparate Impact Rule Under Fire | Washington DC News
The Department of Education is dismantling a vital civil rights safeguard — the “disparate impact” rule — that protected students from unintentionally discriminatory school policies. Civil rights groups are sounding the alarm, warning this rollback weakens efforts to combat systemic racism in education. Originally blocked by a 2024 executive order, the rule was designed to stop practices that appear neutral but harm Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students — especially in discipline and school closures. Critics argue the move aligns with a broader…
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