Federal Regulators Reopen Inquiry into LAUSD Black Student Achievement Program

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has reopened an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan. This action follows a complaint from a conservative watchdog group, alleging the program still uses race as a factor despite a 2024 federal settlement. The $120 million initiative aims to improve academic outcomes for Black students. The renewed probe could lead to changes in the program's operations and how students are identified for support.