Texas is poised to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in state universities after the state legislature passed a bill prohibiting the programs.
The bill, S.B. 17, passed the state legislature on Sunday and now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott , who is widely expected to sign it and make Texas the second state, alongside Florida, to ban DEI offices in higher education. Abbott has consistently spoken out against such programs, and his office has already said that using DEI metrics in hiring is illegal under state law.
Under the provisions of the bill, universities will be barred from creating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, hiring employees charged with working on DEI, or requiring DEI training for faculty, staff, or students. The bill also codifies a ban on diversity statements in hiring.
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