Court upholds MPS layoff protections for teachers of color
A federal appeals court ruled Minneapolis Public Schools may keep a union-contract clause that gives layoff protection to teachers of color.[1]
The decision leaves the provision in place as the district manages budget- and enrollment-driven staffing cuts.[1]
The clause allows race to be considered in layoff decisions to preserve teacher diversity instead of relying solely on strict seniority.[1]
The ruling resolves a legal challenge over whether Minneapolis can use race in layoff choices and leaves the contract language enforceable as the district implements reductions.[1]
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- A federal appeals court ruled Minneapolis Public Schools can keep providing layoff protection to teachers of color under its union contract.
- The contract clause allows race to be considered in layoff decisions to maintain teacher diversity rather than using strict seniority alone.
- The court’s decision leaves the provision in force as MPS manages budget and enrollment-driven staffing cuts across the district.
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August 10, 2026