The Department of Education recently issued a “Dear Colleague” letter warning academic institutions that federal funding could be at risk if they consider race in various aspects of student life. This directive applies to all educational institutions from preschool to postsecondary levels that receive federal financial assistance.
The letter follows a controversial interpretation of federal law in response to the 2023 Supreme Court decision in the case of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which significantly impacted affirmative action policies.
