Executive Order Issued Prohibiting Racial Sensitivity Training

On Tuesday, President Trump issued an Executive Order that extends a ban on racial sensitivity training that is described in the order as destructive and divisive. The order, which pertains to government contractors and federal grant recipients, follows a memo from the OMB Director earlier this month that directs agencies to end such racial sensitivity training. The Chronicle of Higher Education covers some important concerns with the Executive Order, including those of diversity officers, as well as the uncertainty stemming from the order.

The Executive Order may be accessed here. The Chronicle of Higher Education article may be accessed here.