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Illinois scholarship program promoting teacher diversity faces lawsuit for alleged discrimination against nonminorities. Pacific Legal Foundation, representing American Alliance for Equal Rights, claims violation of 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. Lawsuit seeks scholarship access for nonminorities, arguing program discriminates against those not of minority ethnicities. This case could impact teacher education programs and teacher pipelines. The plaintiff, a high school senior, argues the scholarship would significantly reduce her college costs. Pacific Legal’s attorney argues for equal opportunity for all future teachers.