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What remains clear is the imperative for colleges to navigate these turbulent waters carefully. They will need to balance legal compliance with the need for inclusive support for all students. As institutions await further guidance from the Department of Education, they face the difficult task of ensuring compliance while also addressing the needs of their diverse student populations.
What many experts agree upon is that an overcorrection might occur; universities could eliminate programs that, while legally permissible, provide valuable support to marginalized groups. Only time will tell how the landscape of higher education will evolve under the pressure of these new regulations and what the long-term implications will be for diversity and inclusion across campuses.