Education Department Ends Equity Center Rulebook
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The government is officially ending the rules for the Equity Assistance Center Program, which helped schools promote fairness and fight discrimination. This change affects schools and organizations that used these centers, and it means the program won’t have new regulations or funding moving forward. The update is effective right away, so everyone should get ready for a new way of supporting equity in education.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Equity Assistance Rules Rescinded
The Department of Education is ending (rescinding) the regulations for the Equity Assistance Center Program. This change affects schools and organizations that used these centers and is effective 2026-06-25. Affected groups should prepare for a new approach to supporting equity in education.
No New Funding for Program
The rule states the Equity Assistance Center Program will have no new funding moving forward. Schools and organizations that received funding from the program will not get new program funds after this change, effective 2026-06-25. Those groups should plan for the loss of future program funds.
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