As federal civil rights enforcement in schools weakens: Here’s why families are turning to states for justice

Amid layoffs and shifting priorities at the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration, thousands of civil rights complaint...

Amid layoffs and shifting priorities at the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration, thousands of civil rights complaints from families alleging discrimination in schools remain unresolved. According to an Associated Press report, parents and advocates are increasingly turning to state governments and agencies for intervention. Lawmakers in states like Pennsylvania and Maryland are proposing stronger state-level civil rights mechanisms, though experts warn this shift could create uneven protections for students across the country.

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