The Supreme Court is set to examine whether a suburban Maryland county’s middle school admissions policies violate equal protection principles, marking a potential extension of its 2023 ruling that struck down race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions. The case could clarify whether school districts have any remaining legal avenues to foster diversity in student populations. Legal experts say the outcome may reshape how public schools across the country approach admissions, particularly in competitive programs. The dispute centers on whether the policies disproportionately exclude students from certain racial or ethnic backgrounds.
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to admissions policies at a suburban Maryland county’s competitive middle school, the justices announced Monday. It’s a key test of the court’s 2023 decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions. That decision left open questions over what lengths school districts may still take to promote diversity. An association of Asian...
