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Federal Register #2026-15019
Department of Education Final Rule Amending Title VI Regulations (No Procurement)
Buyer
Education Department
Posted
July 24, 2026
Identifier
2026-15019
This notice announces a final rulemaking action by the U.S. Department of Education regarding Title VI regulations: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are mentioned - Key Regulatory Changes: - Amends Title VI regulations to eliminate disparate-impact liability - Aligns Department regulations with the statutory text of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Conforms to Executive Order 14281, which directs the removal of disparate-impact liability in federal civil rights enforcement - Clarifies that recipients of federal financial assistance are prohibited from intentional discrimination only - Removes outdated references to prior executive orders - Updates requirements for contractors and subcontractors - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a regulatory update - No contract value, period of performance, or product/service line items are applicable
Description
The Department of Education is rescinding certain portions of its Title VI regulations to better align with statutory language and executive orders. The amendments eliminate disparate-impact liability to align with the original public meaning of Title VI, reduce confusion, and lower compliance costs for recipients of federal financial assistance. The rule is effective July 24, 2026, and aims to promote fairness and reduce legal uncertainties in civil rights enforcement.