Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order to roll back school discipline policies based on racial equity, reinstating a focus on behavior rather than racial statistics. This action reverses previous guidance encouraging schools to consider racial disparities in discipline, arguing that such policies resulted in increased classroom disorder and compromised safety. The order mandates new guidance to ensure compliance with Title VI, aiming to enhance classroom safety and discipline while potentially sparking legal and political debates over racial discrimination and educational equity.