In a climate of increasing federal scrutiny, education institutions are grappling with new guidelines from the Trump administration that threaten funding for programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Schools face deadlines to eliminate DEI initiatives or risk significant financial penalties. Various education leaders and advocates are raising concerns over the impact this could have on student groups and special education programs. Amid challenges, some institutions are reviewing their policies to comply while others resist the push to abandon DEI efforts. The debate continues as stakeholders question the implications of ending diversity initiatives, with legal experts weighing in that the implementation of these directives may not be straightforward.