The Trump administration is intensifying its campaign against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in public education, threatening that schools could lose federal funding if they do not comply. The Department of Education has issued warnings that public schools must remove DEI policies within a specified timeframe or face significant financial repercussions. Officials and localities are discussing the potential impacts of this directive, with some regions already evaluating their DEI programs for compliance. Critics, including Senator Murray and organizations like PEN America, have condemned these actions as politically motivated threats that could undermine vital educational resources and programs aimed at supporting minority communities. The deadline for compliance is rapidly approaching, leading many educators and administrators to grapple with the consequences of the federal mandate.