The Deadline That Wasn’t
Preview:
While much of the now-infamous Valentine’s Day Dear Colleague letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights was vague and void of specific information, the following sentence was crystal clear:
“The Department intends to take appropriate measures to assess compliance with the applicable statutes and regulations based on the understanding embodied in this letter beginning no later than 14 days from today’s date, including antidiscrimination requirements that are a condition of receiving federal funding.”
Originally published: March 4, 2025
Author: Steve Robinson
Position: President
Institution: Lansing Community College
Published by: Inside Higher Ed