Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill would restore the ability of individuals to sue directly in federal court over cases involving "disparate impact" discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In plain terms, it would allow private citizens to challenge policies that have a discriminatory effect on protected groups, even if those policies weren't intentionally designed to discriminate. The legislation primarily affects schools and education programs that receive federal funding, requiring each institution to designate at least one compliance officer to handle discrimination complaints and inform students and employees about their rights. Additionally, the bill creates a new position—a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion at the Department of Education—tasked with promoting compliance with civil rights laws and providing technical assistance to schools. The bill contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines but was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee in May 2025.
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