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Key Resources, Case Documents, and Materials
These materials and publications can support your work as you examine your current policies or move towards race-neutral admission policies in light of the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling. Also, get a better understanding of this issue and the case history with our analyses and guidance on court cases related to access and diversity.
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Questions and Answers Regarding the Supreme Court's Decision
This document provides institutions of higher education with information about the Court’s decision. The DOJ and DOE will continue to address all complaints of race discrimination by applying the relevant legal standards under civil rights statutes and will vigorously enforce civil rights protections, including prohibitions against racial discrimination. We hope you find the Questions and Answers enclosed to be helpful in implementing lawful admissions programs on your campus, consistent with the recent decision.
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Preliminary Guidance Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC
This preliminary working draft has been developed to provide initial guidance regarding the Supreme Court’s SFFA opinions.
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Federal Nondiscrimination Law Regarding Diversity: Implications for Higher Education Financial Aid and Scholarship Policies and Programs
This guide gives undergraduate and professional school enrollment officials practical, actionable information and guidance on the design and implementation of financial aid and scholarship policies that advance diversity goals through consideration of race, ethnicity, and sex.
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Engaging Campus Stakeholders on Enrollment Issues Associated with Student Diversity
This guide helps campus leaders as they engage with colleagues and their communities on issues associated with student diversity and admissions.
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The Playbook: Understanding the Role of Race Neutral Strategies in Advancing Higher Education Diversity, 2nd Edition
This practical guide provides an overview of race-and ethnicity-neutral strategies and “plays” that can advance institutional diversity interests.
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Resource for K12 School Leaders: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Ruling
Now that the consideration of race as a status or category is no longer permitted in college admissions, colleges are evaluating their policies and considering what adjustments to make to comply with the Supreme Court ruling. It’s important for school counselors to understand the impact of the ruling and to identify next steps students should take on their journey to college.
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SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC: U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Briefs
Read our amicus brief on the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina cases.
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Action Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC Cases: Background and Suggested Messaging
This PDF outlines the key actions every institution can take right now to prepare for the Supreme Court’s ruling. It includes actions around policy, practice, communications, and leadership.
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Case Analyses and Guidance
Find a collection of College Board analyses and guidance on current issues related to access and diversity in higher education.