The Trump administration has mandated that K-12 schools certify compliance with federal civil rights laws, threatening to withhold federal funding for non-compliance, particularly targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. State education officials have 10 days to confirm elimination of DEI initiatives, linking compliance to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and recent Supreme Court rulings. The Department of Education views certain DEI practices as discriminatory, prompting concerns from educators and legal experts regarding the vague definitions of impermissible programs. Consequences for non-compliance could include the loss of Title I funding, which helps low-income schools.