The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) allocated over $100 million between 2021 and 2024 to education programs promoting restorative justice, social emotional learning (SEL), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The funding, distributed to 900 school districts across 36 states, has sparked debate about prioritizing ideological goals over student safety and academic progress. Critics argue that restorative justice practices may disrupt classrooms and that DEI-focused funding could compromise traditional education priorities.
US DOJ spent over $100 million in last four years on education programs supporting restorative justice and DEI initiatives
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