The U.S. Department of Education has ordered colleges to eliminate all race-based programs by the end of the month, creating unease among California college leaders. With nearly $6 billion in federal funding at stake, institutions are grappling with how to dismantle programs that consider race in admissions, hiring, and support services. Responses have varied, with some officials indicating their intention to resist the order, while others remain uncertain about compliance and the potential impact on students, expressing concerns over the consequences of funding cuts.
California college leaders are responding with a mix of uncertainty, resistance and worry over a U.S. Department of Education order to eliminate any race-based programs.
The dear colleague letter goes far beyond telling colleges they can't consider race as a factor in admissions. It states they are in violation of federal law.
Chancellor Greg Smith has no concern about compliance, noting that the district already complies with Proposition 209, banning race considerations in admissions.
Many are concerned about how possible funding losses might hurt campuses and how students might be harmed if there are cuts to programs.
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