How will minority group isolation be defined now?
In the absence of a definition of minority group isolation, the Department will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a district’s voluntary plan meets the statutory purpose of reducing, eliminating or preventing minority group isolation in its magnet or feeder schools, considering the unique circumstances in each district and school. For example, the Department may consider whether there is a substantial proportion of students from any minority group enrolled in a school, looking at the student enrollment numbers of the district and the targeted schools disaggregated by race.
