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Senate approves measure restricting campus DEI programs while launching university efficiency review
Summary
The Mississippi State Senate voted to bar certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and activities at public colleges and universities while creating a task force to review university efficiency and student completion. The bill drew heated debate before passing on a recorded vote.
The Mississippi State Senate approved legislation that prohibits a range of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and offices at public colleges and universities and directs a new task force to study efficiency and completion across the state's public universities. The measure passed after extended debate and a roll-call vote.
Supporters said the bill restores a merit-based approach to admissions and hiring while creating a University System Efficiency Task Force to examine student completion and institutional performance. The task force will include legislative leaders, higher-education officials and appointees representing regional and research universities; it must deliver recommendations for boosting enrollments and graduation…
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