The deadline for Arizona schools to comply with the U.S. Department of Education’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is Thursday.
Each school district must sign a certification form stating its compliance with federal DEI, Title VI, and Civil Rights Act requirements.
Failing to sign will lead to the withholding of millions of dollars of federal funding.
Paradise Valley Unified School District approved signing the form last week.
Meanwhile, Tolleson Union High School District has decided not to sign the form.
After the board gave the decision to the superintendent to sign or not sign the document, Superintendent Jeremy Calles said he’s aware of the financial implications this would have on that district as the former CFO
“I’m also aware of the efforts that we make so all students feel included at our district. I know what we value, with diversity, equity and inclusion being a good thing and with that,” he continued, ripping up the document. “I could not, in good conscience, sign that document.”
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