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Higher‑education bill draws heated debate over anti‑DEI language and DACA student eligibility
Summary
House consideration of House Committee substitute for House Bill 3 focused on a provision restricting use of state funds for programs “focused solely on diversity, equity, and inclusion,” and on failed amendments to restore scholarship access for certain DACA students and to add internships.
The House took up House Committee substitute for House Bill 3, the spending bill covering public higher education. Floor debate centered on a clause the bill includes at the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development level restricting the use of state funds for programs “focused solely on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) or similar initiatives.”
Lady from Green moved an amendment to remove the anti‑DEI language from the bill, arguing that the restriction could bar scholarships and programs targeted at women and minority students. Supporters of the existing language, including Gentleman from McDonald, said the House included governor‑recommended provisos…
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