The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from public schools unless state education officials verified the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The Education Department warned that Title I funding was at risk for schools with high percentages of low-income students if they did not comply. Schools were required to sign a certification letter within 10 days, with the Education Department emphasizing that federal financial assistance is contingent on abiding by anti-discrimination requirements.
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