President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending equal opportunity policies for federal employees in January. Now, parents in the SM East community worry the order will lead to a less diverse workforce. The old policy required the implementation of affirmative action programs for women and minorities by federal contractors. These programs promoted diversity in workplaces and opportunities for minorities. Federal and state law prohibit segregation under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But contractors who receive funds from the federal government must comply with executive orders. Under Trump’s order, these contractors are no longer allowed to hire based on a person’s race, gender or sexual orientation. To read more, click the link in bio. #storybylarkinbrundige #designbykaimcphail #socialmediabylucystephens