The Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funding from public schools unless they certify the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Schools have been given a 10-day deadline to comply with this mandate or risk losing financial assistance. Several states and districts, including those in the Philadelphia area and Connecticut, are facing pressure to abandon DEI initiatives in order to secure vital federal funds. The administration has directed schools to affirm their compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and has announced that any schools promoting DEI could face funding cuts. This move has sparked reactions from educational officials and may lead to legal challenges as institutions navigate the implications of these new regulations.