Key Resources, Case Documents, and Materials

This frequently asked questions document is intended to anticipate and answer questions that may be raised in response to the Dear Colleague Letter: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in Light of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard issued by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR)1 on February 14, 2025.

The "Dear Colleague" letter related to the Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA).

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Now that the consideration of race 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.