U.S. Education and Justice Departments Declare Key Civil Rights Guidance for Schools "Not Enforceable"

The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice have announced that several informal guidance documents, which outline schools' obligations to English learners and address race in school discipline and admissions, are "not enforceable." This move, part of a review of civil rights guidance issued during previous administrations, has raised concerns among some educators regarding its potential impact on K-12 education policy.