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Superintendent warns DOE 'Dear Colleague' letter could affect diversity-focused grants and third-party contracts
Summary
A U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights letter prompted the Danbury superintendent to pause further commitments on some diversity and educator pipeline contracts while staff review contracts and grant assurances to avoid jeopardizing federal funds.
Superintendent Dr. Casimiro briefed the committee on a "Dear Colleague" letter from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights that warns districts to review policies, contracts and programs that rely on race- or gender-based criteria. She said the letter gives districts two weeks to review policies and third-party vendors whose practices might be flagged.
Dr. Casi…
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