Nevada DOE investigating Trump Administration's DEI directive
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Nevada Department of Education said it is looking into the Trump Administration's memo on scrapping diversity and equity programs in schools.
Last week, U.S. Department of Education notified state education agencies they must fall into compliance regarding DEI or risk losing federal Title 1 funding.
CCSD could lose Title 1 funding over its diversity and equity programs
In an email sent to 8 News Now on Monday, Nevada's DOE said it 'is reviewing the communication, existing Nevada statutes, and assurances already signed as a condition to receive federal funds.'
The Trump Administration also directed state agencies 'to certify compliance' from local schools by April 24, according to the Nevada Department of Education.
About 70% of schools in the Clark County School District are Title 1.
According to records 8 News Now obtained, the district's budget for equity and diversity was $2 million in 2022; $1.92 million in 2023; $1.96 million in 2024; and $2.2 million in 2025.
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