Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A new Education Department rule narrows when unequal school outcomes can support federal Title VI enforcement, while intentional discrimination remains prohibited.
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Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A July 23 federal rule removes Title VI disparate-impact provisions for federally funded education programs while keeping protections against intentional discrimination.
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ED eliminates CTE MOA Guidelines in Title VI rules—effective July 23, 2026
ED/OCR says a final rule rescinds CTE “Methods of Administration” Guidelines in Appendix B to Title VI rules—effective July 23, 2026—without ending OCR enforcement.
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HHS Final Rule Ends Title VI Disparate-Impact Liability; Appendix B Rescinded
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — HHS OCR finalizes Title VI changes ending disparate-impact liability and rescinds Appendix B, shifting focus to intentional discrimination.
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DOJ Title VI findings on UC San Diego med admissions: “hardship” proxy concerns
On July 20, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Rights Division says UC San Diego med used race-linked “hardship” questions to shape interview invitations. Here’s what to watch next.
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DOJ closes Title VI review of Minnesota capacity grant after statute repeal
On July 7, 2026, DOJ closed a Title VI review of Minnesota’s MDH “Capacity Strengthening Initiative” after the state ended a program DOJ said used race and national origin.
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DOJ Closes Minnesota Title VI Review After State Ends Grant Program
United States Rights and Public Policy – DOJ says it closed a Title VI compliance review after Minnesota repealed the law behind its Capacity Strengthening Initiative.
