New York state officials have informed the Trump administration that they will not comply with demands to end diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public schools. The state officials argue that there are no federal or state laws prohibiting these principles. The Trump administration had ordered schools to certify their compliance with federal civil rights laws within 10 days as a condition for receiving federal funding. New York state has already certified its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and believes the administration's demands are based on a faulty legal interpretation.