Jeffco Public Schools does not expect to make any significant policy changes in response to a flurry of federal executive orders dealing with issues of gender, history as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Trump administration has campaigned to root out DEI programs across the federal government, often using federal dollars as leverage.
School board members met with two of the district's attorneys on Friday for a "Lunch and Learn," framed as an informational workshop, rather than a decision-making meeting.
The discussion highlighted several executive actions under President Donald Trump. In just six months, Trump has issued 188 executive orders — nearly matching the total number former President Biden signed over four years. Trump had signed 220 executive orders in his first f