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Private Education Matters
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Private Education
DATE: Jun 02, 2025
- President Trump has indicated that he will be revoking Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, citing concerns over the University’s policies and management of its endowment.This action follows the freezing of $2.2 billion in federal research grants to Harvard and demands for the University to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, overhaul its leadership, and enforce stricter student conduct policies.Harvard has rejected these demands, asserting they exceed legal authority and infringe upon academic freedom.The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly considering the revocation. In response, Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the actions violate constitutional rights and threaten the University’s ability to fulfill its educational mission.
- The Washington Attorney General filed a civil complaint against Seattle Public Schools (SPS) alleging widespread violations of state laws protecting pregnant and nursing employees. The lawsuit claims that since at least 2021, SPS has routinely denied reasonable pregnancy accommodations mandated by Washington laws, including denying adequate time and space for expressing breast milk, failing to provide restroom and sitting breaks, refusing modified work schedules, and retaliating against employees who requested such accommodations. The complaint also alleges that SPS provided misleading information about maternity leave and failed to assign competent leave personnel, causing emotional, physical, and financial harm to affected employees.
- A Utah state court struck down the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, ruling that it violates multiple provisions of the Utah Constitution. The scholarship program, enacted in 2023, used public funds to provide scholarships for private education expenses but excluded students enrolled in public schools and lacked oversight by the State Board of Education. The court found that the program failed to meet constitutional requirements that public education be “free” and “open to all children of the state,” and impermissibly diverted income tax revenue meant for public education to private, including religious, providers. The court enjoined further implementation of the program, concluding it was unconstitutional under the Utah Constitution. The State is expected to appeal the decision.
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