19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

[C_Clayton_Jones]

'Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools went a step further Friday, filing a federal lawsuit challenging what they consider an illegal threat to cut federal funding.

The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts by Democratic attorneys general seeks to block the Department of Education from withholding money based on its April 3 directive ordering states to certify their compliance with civil rights laws, including the rejection of what the federal government calls “illegal DEI practices.” States also were told to gather signatures from local school systems certifying their compliance by April 24.

Instead, the plaintiffs informed the government that they stand by their prior certifications of compliance with the law but refuse to abandon policies that promote equal access to education.’

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

Democratic attorneys general in 19 states are suing the Trump administration, challenging directives to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools.

apnews.com

Very good.

There is nothing ‘illegal’ with DEI programs.

More states need to stand up to the fascist Trump regime and oppose Trump’s agenda of racism, bigotry, and hate.

 

[excalibur]

LOL. There’s no problem with 'access to education'.

 

[MisterBeale]

The federal government has used block grants. . . like, for decades to get states to follow its lead.

I really don't understand how this is any different.


Though, there is an irony here. Conservatives have traditionally wanted the block grant cash to not come with strings, while it is the DNC and authoritarians who try to do their will by placing strings on block grants.

This should be interesting, to say the very least.

https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R40486

Block Grants

FederalGrants.com article about Block Grants. Includes the definition of a block grants and examples such as the community development block grant.

www.federalgrants.com

GOP-led states push for control of school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut the strings attached to their federal education aid, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that now appears within reach as President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the Education Department.

apnews.com

April 24, 2025

Judge restricts Trump administration from cutting school funding over DEI

The Trump administration's plan to slash school funding over diversity and equity initiatives would "cripple the operations of many educational institutions," a federal judge wrote.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Manonthestreet]

Let em find em with their own money. All it is, is hate-mongering and lies.

 

[sparky]

There is nothing ‘illegal’ with DEI programs.

in my state the gender bender agenda hides behind DEI , which has attracted pedophiles into public ed , one of which was recently sentenced locally

your OP article conveniently leaves this executive order detail out , which is misleading and disingenuous Clay

the damage done to our children reaches beyond legality , and boarders on biblical blasphemy

~S~

 

[sparky]

The federal government has used block grants. . . like, for decades to get states to follow its lead.

I really don't understand how this is any different.

perhaps this time around there's an EO behind it all Mr B.......~S~

 

[Harry Dresden]

'Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools went a step further Friday, filing a federal lawsuit challenging what they consider an illegal threat to cut federal funding.

The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts by Democratic attorneys general seeks to block the Department of Education from withholding money based on its April 3 directive ordering states to certify their compliance with civil rights laws, including the rejection of what the federal government calls “illegal DEI practices.” States also were told to gather signatures from local school systems certifying their compliance by April 24.

Instead, the plaintiffs informed the government that they stand by their prior certifications of compliance with the law but refuse to abandon policies that promote equal access to education.’

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

Democratic attorneys general in 19 states are suing the Trump administration, challenging directives to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools.

apnews.com

Very good.

There is nothing ‘illegal’ with DEI programs.

More states need to stand up to the fascist Trump regime and oppose Trump’s agenda of racism, bigotry, and hate.

wait you said DEI is not real?....now because it backs what your saying it is?...