Proposed Rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations

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.

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.

The commenter supports the rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations, arguing that the program is being used to promote ideological programming rather than its original statutory purpose. They request that the program be restored to providing only lawful technical assistance under Title IV.

Jacqueline Andrews supports the rescission of the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations, arguing that the current regulations have drifted from the original intent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She contends that the program's focus on identity categories is unnecessary given the rarity of new desegregation orders and that rescission would allow for more efficient delivery of assistance.

The commenter expresses strong disapproval of the Department of Education's current curriculum and initiatives, arguing that they corrupt young minds. They support the proposed rescission by advocating for the elimination of the department and the return of educational control to individual states.

The commenter, representing a faith-based organization, opposes the proposed action because they believe the government should not define equity. They argue that government involvement in these spheres lacks an understanding of "true equality" and conflicts with their spiritual beliefs.