On September 3, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a proposed rule on race discrimination in education that could put independent schools' tax-exempt status at risk. If finalized, the rule would allow the IRS to revoke tax-exempt status for schools found to discriminate based on race - extending beyond admissions and race-based scholarships to other mission-related inclusion and belonging work.

In this moderated conversation, E3n's Mike Flanagan speaks with NAIS's Debra Wilson and Mark Mitchell about the rule's legal and historical basis, the specific risks and areas of concern for independent schools, and the path ahead, including the public comment period, potential legal challenges, and how the sector can coordinate a collective response. The session will conclude with extended audience Q&A.

Given the pace of developments, speakers will share the most current information available at the time of the session.

Speakers:

Debra Wilson, NAIS
Mark Mitchell, NAIS
Mike Flanagan, E3n