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On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at reinstating school discipline policies that prioritize objective behavior over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Order requires educational agencies to develop new guidance to ensure compliance with Title VI protections against racial discrimination and emphasizes accountability for those who do not meet these standards. It also addresses concerns regarding classroom safety by removing policies that have been criticized for permitting dangerous behavior to go unpunished due to apprehensions about racial bias in disciplinary actions.

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