All of Virginia鈥檚 educational divisions, except two, have signed Title VI certifications pledging their commitment to treating all students equally regardless of their race, following a mandate by the state education department that builds on President Donald Trump administration鈥檚 campaign to demolish diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in federally-funded agencies.
Two school divisions鈥攊n Loudoun and Fairfax, the state鈥檚 largest school district鈥攕ubmitted alternative documents that they say signify the same commitment, flouting the certification form created by the U.S. Department of Education. Norfolk signed a modified certification form.
Schools could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they don鈥檛 comply with the certification, federal leaders have said.
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