California Defies Federal DEI Order, Risks Billions
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California defied a Trump administration order to certify the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its 1,000 school districts, risking billions in federal funding. The state argues that DEI programs are legal and the federal request is vague. Sixteen states are complying, while ten, including California, New York, and Oregon, have refused. The federal government contends DEI programs constitute illegal race-based discrimination, citing the Supreme Court's affirmative action ban. California maintains its compliance with federal law and challenges the federal agency's authority to impose new requirements without proper procedure. The conflict highlights a broader tension between federal and state control over education policy.
California defied a Trump administration order to certify the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in its 1,000 school districts, risking billions in federal funding. The state argues that DEI programs are legal and the federal request is vague. Sixteen states are complying, while ten, including California, New York, and Oregon, have refused. The federal government contends DEI programs constitute illegal race-based discrimination, citing the Supreme Court's affirmative action ban. California maintains its compliance with federal law and challenges the federal agency's authority to impose new requirements without proper procedure. The conflict highlights a broader tension between federal and state control over education policy.
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