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Schools told not to alter policies to reduce racial disparities
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The Trump administration has taken a stance on the issue, stating that attempts to reduce racial disparities through policy changes, referred to as "racial balancing," constitute discrimination. Federal civil rights data indicates that Black students are disciplined at higher rates than their peers.
Federal civil rights data indicates that Black students are disciplined at higher rates than their peers. This disparity has prompted concerns about fairness in disciplinary actions.
The Trump administration has taken a stance on the issue, stating that attempts to reduce racial disparities through policy changes, referred to as "racial balancing," constitute discrimination.
Further details on this development are available, providing insight into the administration's stance on addressing disparities in school discipline.
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Category: schools Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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