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Mississippi Senate approves bill restricting diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public colleges
Summary
The Mississippi Senate voted to approve a measure that prohibits state public universities and community colleges from operating or funding offices and programs that give race- or identity‑based preference in hiring or admissions; the bill drew sustained floor debate before passing 34–14.
The Mississippi Senate approved legislation on [date of meeting] that restricts diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and related practices at public colleges and universities. The bill instructs the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board to ensure institutions do not establish or fund DEI offices, require DEI statements, or otherwise provide preferential treatment in hiring or admissions on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. The measure passed by a recorded vote of 34 yeas and 14 nays.
Senators debated the measure at length before the final vote. Supporters described the bill as a return to a merit-based approach in hiring and admissions; the legislation also creates a separate task force to study university…
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