Governor Maura Healey signaled an intent to resist an order from the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding from schools that do not erase any trace of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in a statement Monday. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-17 19:49:15">February 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM EST</time>

Governor Maura Healey signaled an intent to resist an order from the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding from schools that do not erase a…{ai:summary}<p>Governor Maura Healey expressed her intention to oppose a U.S. Department of Education order from the Trump era that threatens to withdraw federal funding from schools maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. </p><p>Healey's stance highlights a commitment to uphold these policies despite federal pressure. #politics</p>

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey pushes back on Trump administration order to end DEI in schools

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