Arizona superintendent threatens Kyrene district's federal funding over DEI

The Kyrene School District in Arizona faces the potential loss of $1.5 million in federal funding due to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to the state superintendent. The state superintendent stated the district must eliminate DEI policies to maintain federal funding, a requirement stemming from the federal government's stance against DEI initiatives. The Kyrene School District's Governing Board has a proposed policy with DEI language. The district's leaders say they were surprised by the announcement and maintain their policies comply with state and federal law. The deadline for the district to sign a form committing to eliminating DEI is April 24.