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Senate passes measure banning DEI offices and officers at public universities after extended debate
Summary
After hours of floor debate, the Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 11-98 (as amended in the House), a measure that prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and officers at public institutions of higher education and creates enforcement avenues including attorney general penalties and private injunctive relief.
Boise, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on April 4 passed Senate Bill 11-98, as amended in the House, a high-profile measure that prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and officers at the state’s public institutions of higher education.
Senator Toews, who opened debate, framed the bill as an effort to “get our universities back to what they’re designed to do,” focusing on academic instruction and workforce training. Supporters said existing statewide steps — including budget reductions and prior statutes restricting DEI activities — had not fully removed DEI functions from campuses, and they argued SB 11-98 provides clearer statutory definitions and enforcement mechanisms.
Opponents…
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