Jonathan C. Beck
@jchasbeck.bsky.social
Recovering political scientist somewhere in Seattle. Passionate about education, equality, and democracy. Opinions are my own. Reposts are not endorsements.
This is a direct attack on civil rights and efforts to welcome all people into American public life. Consider this lawsuit, whereby states are suing to overturn the hard won and relatively weak 1973 Section 504 protections for people with disabilities: www.forbes.com/sites/peterg...
17 States Sue To End Protections For Students With Special Needs
The suit challenges a Biden administration decision that considered "gender dysphoria" a disability and goes even farther in questioning assistance for students.
www.forbes.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is a direct attack on civil rights and efforts to welcome all people into American public life. Consider this lawsuit, whereby states are suing to overturn the hard won and relatively weak 1973 Section 504 protections for people with disabilities: www.forbes.com/sites/peterg...
The DoE issued a Dear Colleague Letter on Friday threatening government punishment and defunding for anyone seeking to enforce civil rights law in our schools: www.insidehighered.com/news/diversi...
Trump admin threatens to rescind federal funds over DEI
In a sweeping and unprecedented letter issued over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal.
www.insidehighered.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The DoE issued a Dear Colleague Letter on Friday threatening government punishment and defunding for anyone seeking to enforce civil rights law in our schools: www.insidehighered.com/news/diversi...