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Trump Targets DEI Initiatives as Schools Face Federal Scrutiny

3/26/2026

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In March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in higher education, including removing DEI initiatives and DEI statements.
The Education Department found California schools violated federal law by concealing students' gender transitions from parents.
Thirty-one universities ended partnerships with a nonprofit accused of racial discrimination.
The NCAA updated its transgender participation policy, restricting women's sports to those assigned female at birth.

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In March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in higher education, including removing DEI initiatives and DEI statements.
The Education Department found California schools violated federal law by concealing students' gender transitions from parents.
Thirty-one universities ended partnerships with a nonprofit accused of racial discrimination.
The NCAA updated its transgender participation policy, restricting women's sports to those assigned female at birth.