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House approves bill limiting mandatory DEI requirements at public universities after extended debate
Summary
Senate Bill 11‑98, a statewide measure that restricts mandatory diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) requirements tied to degrees and establishes reporting and enforcement mechanisms, passed the House after prolonged debate; vote recorded at 52‑19 (1 absent/excused reported).
The Idaho House on April 3 approved Senate Bill 11‑98, legislation that limits required DEI coursework or requirements for degree completion at public institutions, sets reporting and review obligations for universities, and authorizes enforcement actions by the attorney general. The measure passed after extensive floor debate by a recorded margin of 52‑19 (with 1 member reported absent/excused during roll calls).
Supporters argued the bill protects students and faculty from mandatory ideological instruction and said it preserves academic freedom for classroom…
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