The Trump administration has intensified its efforts to eliminate DEI in schools by requiring states and districts to certify they’ve ended such practices or risk losing billions in federal education funding, including support for Title I, special education, Head Start, and school meals. The directive is backed by a legal analysis referencing the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling and includes potential penalties under the False Claims Act. The administration is also targeting policies related to transgender students and sex education, prompting concerns about federal overreach and the impact on vulnerable student populations.