Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025

This bill restores the right for individuals to sue in court when a policy violates existing Title VI “disparate impact” regulations—giving these cases the same footing as cases claiming intentional discrimination. It applies to regulations that were already in effect on January 19, 2025.

It also requires every education program or activity that gets federal funds from the Department of Education to name at least one employee to coordinate compliance and handle complaints, and to share that person’s contact details with students and staff. The bill creates a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion at the Department of Education to promote and evaluate Title VI compliance, inform people of their rights, provide technical help, coordinate research, and advise department leaders.

• Who is affected: Individuals seeking to enforce Title VI rules; schools, districts, and colleges that receive federal education funds; the Department of Education.
• What changes: Restores a private right to sue for violations of disparate impact regulations; requires compliance coordinators in education programs; establishes a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion at ED.
• When: Applies to disparate impact regulations that were in effect as of January 19, 2025.