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Senate passes bill ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs in state agencies and public K-12 schools, 32-2
Summary
The West Virginia Senate on March 25 passed Senate Bill 474, a measure that would remove DEI offices, programs and related policies from state agencies, boards and public schools and set new complaint and appeal procedures; the measure passed 32-2 after extended floor debate.
The West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 474 on March 25, a bill that would eliminate offices, programs, training and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from state departments, divisions, agencies, boards, public primary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning. The measure passed by a 32-2 roll call.
The measure’s sponsor, Junior Senator from the Fifteenth, described the bill as a sweeping prohibition on DEI offices and stated on the floor that “this is a bill that will eliminate DEI from our classrooms once and for all. I urge passage.” Supporters said the bill protects students and employees from what they described as coercive or divisive instruction and employment practices.
Opponents warned the bill would restrict curriculum and reduce local…
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