U.S. Department of Education Ends Disparate-Impact Standard in Title VI Regulations

The U.S. Department of Education has removed the disparate-impact standard from Title VI regulations, meaning schools will no longer be required to balance racial outcomes if their policies result in unequal racial impacts, even without discriminatory intent. This change aims to restore 'meritocracy and equality of opportunity' in education, though civil rights advocates criticize the move, arguing it could undermine civil rights enforcement.