Jersey City School District Settles Federal Probe Into Admissions

Under the terms finalized Thursday, the district must overhaul its enrollment process to ensure no seats are reserved based on race or national origin. The school, frequently cited as one of New Jersey’s top-performing institutions, will remain under federal oversight until August 2029. During this period, the district is required to submit regular status reports to the Justice Department to verify compliance. Policy adjustments must be fully implemented ahead of the 2027-2028 academic cycle.

This resolution follows a broader push by the Trump administration to dismantle DEI initiatives across public and private sectors. While supporters of these programs argue they address historic inequities for marginalized groups, the administration maintains that such policies constitute illegal discrimination. The Jersey City Board of Education has not yet commented on the specific changes to its admissions criteria.