The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights rescinded regulations implementing disparate impact under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, removing a statistical framework used to investigate certain discrimination claims. The department said the provision had “considerable tension” with Title VI and the Constitution and pointed to added compliance costs. Civil rights and education organizations criticized the move, arguing it weakens protections for Black, Latino, Asian American, Native American students and other students of color who may face discrimination that appears neutral on paper. They also objected that the change proceeded without public comment. For colleges and K–12 systems receiving federal funds, the shift may change how civil-rights compliance reviews and enforcement posture are conducted going forward, with state laws and district policies still controlling many obligations.