Tennessee K-12 schools, universities and universities say they need more guidance after receiving U.S. Department of Education’s directive to end all “racial-based preferences” by the end of this month.

A “Dear Colleague” letter sent on February 14th will be to suspend all racial-based decisions at admissions, employment, promotions, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, prizes, housing and graduations. Warn all educational institutions that receive federal funds. “And all other aspects of student, academic, campus life.”

“Institutions have toxically indoctrinated students with the false premise that the United States is built on ‘systematic and structural racism’ and highly discriminatory policies and practices.” and read a letter from a trainer Craig, acting assistant secretary for civil rights in the education department.

“Proponents of these discriminatory practices have tried to justify them further over the past four years under the banner of “diversity, equity and inclusion,” according to the agency, which was on February 28th. I warned him as if he was warning him. Diversity, equity and comprehensive initiatives.

The letter promised that “additional legal guidance will continue in time.”

Five days after public school districts, universities and universities in thousands of countries have been notified by warning, no further guidance has been issued.

University of Tennessee System spokesman Melissa Tindel said Wednesday that the University of Tennessee System, the state’s largest public university system – “We’ll review what it means.”

“At this point, we are assessing the potential impact on the university,” Tindel said.

Tennessee public school districts are also working on the effects of letters in the absence of further communications from federal education officials.

“KCS is in accordance with state and federal laws and is waiting for additional legal guidance referenced in the letter,” said Carly Harrington, spokesman for Knox County Schools.

Sean Braist, a spokesman for Metro Nashville Public Schools, said the district “does not tolerate or promote discrimination against students based on race or other characteristics.

“We will check specific guidance from our legal teams from our state or federal agencies,” Braisted said. “We will continue to operate in compliance with existing state and federal laws, regulations and policies until we receive further directions.”

The Tennessee Department of Education refused to answer questions about the potential impact on certain programs operating in primary, middle and high schools in the state.

A department spokesman issued a simple response, “We will receive the letter and provide guidance if necessary.”

The directive says it is based on a 2023 US Supreme Court decision on fair admissions vs Harvard students that found race-based college admissions practices unconstitutional.

The trainer’s letter cites a much broader range of activities than the High Court’s decision, and the country’s educational institutions are “prevailing and aversive racial-based preferences and other forms of racism.” “The embrace has been illuminated across all aspects of academic discipline.” Advisors, Employment, Training – Cases where students of color establish individual graduations or dormitories.

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