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The U.S. Department of Education has notified Columbia University's accreditor that the university violated federal civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish students from harassment, leading to concerns about its compliance with accreditation standards and its eligibility for federal funding.
President Biden will appoint a new point person at the Education Department to address an increase in book bans, which can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. Other actions being rolled out include a community safety program, an advisory for mental health care providers, and regulations to protect LGBTQI+ kids in foster care. Biden will deliver remarks on the issue during a Pride Month event on Thursday evening.