The U.S. Department of Education is investigating whether Milwaukee Public Schools uses race as a factor when considering disciplining students.
The investigation comes as the department on Tuesday issued new guidance to educational institutions. The department argues that using race as a factor when disciplining is a violation of Title VI. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in programs that receive federal financial assistance.
MPS media relations manager Stephen Davis said the district received notice from the department’s Office for Civil Rights on Tuesday morning…