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This bill, known as the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025, makes several important changes to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. First, it restores the right for individuals to file private civil lawsuits in cases involving disparate impact - a legal concept where a policy or practice that appears neutral can still be discriminatory if it disproportionately affects a protected group, even without intentional discrimination. The bill requires that each recipient of federal education funding designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with civil rights regulations, and notify students and employees about this designated contact person. Additionally, the bill creates a new position within the Department of Education: a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion, who will be appointed by the Secretary of Education to promote, coordinate, and evaluate efforts to ensure program compliance with Title VI, provide technical assistance, and advise department leadership on civil rights matters. Specifically, the Special Assistant will help inform individuals about their rights under the Civil Rights Act and coordinate research activities related to equity and inclusion.

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