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Education Department Cuts $24M Over DEI Policy Disputes
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- The Department of Education denied $24 million in grants to New York, Chicago, and Fairfax County districts over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.
- Districts have one week to comply, including defining male and female.
- Chicago faces an $8 million cut; Eric Adams faced criticism in NYC, while Public Advocate Jumaane Williams condemned the actions.
