If a school district moved to a plan where students attended the school closest to their home, but that plan resulted in schools that were predominantly white or predominantly black, the resulting segregation would be termed __________ segregation.

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De facto segregation refers to segregation that occurs by custom or personal choice, rather than by law or official policy. In this scenario, the segregation is not the result of a deliberate policy or law, but rather a consequence of students attending the school closest to their home. Although the plan may not have been intended to create segregation, it may still result in predominantly white or predominantly black schools due to residential patterns and other factors.

If a School District Moved to a Plan Where Students