ENDING ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION ANDRESTORING MERIT-BASED OPPORTUNITY

This is a presidential executive order issued by the President of the United States on January 21, 2025. The order aims to promote and protect individual initiative, excellence, and hard work in various sectors, including education, employment, contracting, and private sector businesses. Here are the main points and provisions of the order: **Main Objective:** The executive order seeks to end discriminatory Employment Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities (DEDA) Act of 2008, which requires Federal contractors to include individuals with disabilities in their workforce. The order aims to provide equal opportunities for employment and contracting preferences for all Americans. **Provisions:** 1. **Ending Discriminatory Practices:** The order directs all federal agencies, State and local governments, Federal contractors, Federally-funded educational institutions, and private sector organizations to end discriminatory practices and preferences related to DEIA. 2. **Promoting Individual Initiative and Excellence:** The order encourages individual initiative, excellence, and hard work by promoting policies that foster a competitive environment in education, employment, contracting, and private sector businesses. 3. **Education and Training:** The order requires the Department of Education to provide training and guidance to all State and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education on compliance with civil rights laws and regulations. 4. **Enforcement and Monitoring:** The order directs the Attorney General to take all necessary actions to enforce federal civil rights laws and regulations, including investigations, litigation, and other remedies as needed. **Key Provisions:** * The order terminates all "diversity," "equity," "equitable decision-making," and similar mandates in Federal acquisition, contracting, grants, and financial assistance procedures. * It removes references to DEIA principles from federal procurement policies and procedures. * It directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and revise its processes and directives to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. **Scope and Exemptions:** * The order applies to all Federal agencies, State and local governments, Federally-funded educational institutions, and private sector organizations. * It does not apply to lawful preferences for veterans of the U.S. armed forces or persons protected by the Randolph-Sheppard Act. * The order also prohibits prohibiting First Amendment-protected speech. **Implementation:** * The order is implemented in accordance with applicable law and subject to available appropriations. * The President has reserved the right to take all necessary actions to enforce federal civil rights laws and regulations. executiveorders_1daksc5 months ago04 mins