Dayton Board of Education becomes first Ohio district to reject DEI order; $50M on the line

The Dayton Board of Education voted to take a $50 million risk by not signing a Department of Education certificate pledging to abide by anti-discrimination guidelines.

The U.S. Department of Education said they are making sure that all schools at all levels across the country accept federal money, pledging to uphold Title VI of the Civil Rights Act , which prohibits discrimination against all students.

But the superintendent and board members believe it’s a thinly veiled attempt to curb diversity, equity, and inclusion, and refused to sign it…

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