The Education Department announced on July 24, 2026, that it is rescinding a policy that allowed statistical disparities to be used as evidence of discrimination in schools during civil rights investigations. This change, which took effect immediately, eliminates guidance that has been in place since 1979, which permitted the Office for Civil Rights to utilize data indicating disproportionate outcomes for students.
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Education Department rescinds policy on discrimination evidence
The Education Department has rescinded a long-standing policy that allowed statistical disparities to be considered evidence of discrimination in schools. This decision, effective immediately, removes guidance established in 1979.
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