Proposed Rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations

MAEC, a national organization representing Pre-K to grade 8 principals, opposes the full rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations. They argue that the program provides essential technical assistance for addressing educational disparities and request a more targeted approach to program improvements instead of a complete removal.

The commenter supports the rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program, arguing that schools should focus on "basics" like math and reading. They express concern that equity-focused initiatives will marginalize students and advocate for universal standards instead.

The commenter supports the rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program regulations, arguing that the program has overstepped its original purpose by promoting DEI and other ideologies. They advocate for a significant reduction in the Department of Education's role, suggesting it should focus only on core academic skills and parent communication.

College Match Pros, LLC opposes the proposed rescission of the Equity Assistance Center (EAC) Program regulations. The company argues that the EAC provides essential, specialized expertise and localized support that are necessary for expanding educational opportunities for underserved students and cannot be easily replaced by the Department of Justice.

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation opposes the Department of Education's proposed rule to rescind the Equity Assistance Center Program regulations. They argue that the rescission threatens civil rights and gender equality by removing protections for transgender and gender-diverse individuals in schools.

A professional in the field of educational equity opposes the proposed rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations. The commenter argues that the rescission would create a policy vacuum and strip away essential accountability safeguards, suggesting targeted amendments instead of a full repeal.

The commenter, a private citizen, opposes the proposed rescission of the Equity Assistance Center (EAC) program. They argue that the program provides cost-effective, proactive technical assistance to schools to ensure civil rights compliance and prevent costly litigation while maintaining local control.

A private citizen and taxpayer supports the rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program regulations. The commenter argues that the program has drifted from its original congressional mandate of desegregation toward ideological advocacy and DEI, and that the rescission is necessary to restore the program to its lawful purpose.

The commenter, a pastor and former educator, supports the rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program regulations. They argue that the program has moved away from its original desegregation purpose to promote ideological frameworks like DEI and Critical Race Theory, which they believe contradict biblical values and distract from academic excellence.

The commenter, writing as the Michigan Education Director for a national faith-based organization, supports rescinding the Equity Assistance Center Program regulations. They argue that the program has shifted from its original desegregation mission to promoting ideological initiatives regarding identity, bias, and LGBTQ topics that they believe conflict with parental values.