Biden administration provides legal support for colleges after affirmative action ruling

The Biden administration is providing new guidance and "legal resources" to colleges and universities in response to the Supreme Court's decision to limit affirmative action. The guidance allows institutions to consider how race has impacted a student's life but prohibits the use of overall demographic data in admissions decisions. The administration encourages targeted outreach, recruitment in underserved communities, and programs to support the retention and success of students from diverse backgrounds. The Department of Education plans to issue a comprehensive report on strategies for cultivating diverse applicant pools.