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House committee of the whole recommends passage of bill restricting public‑sector diversity, equity and inclusion programs; debate centers on definitions and on
Summary
Senate File 103, which would prohibit the use of public funds for certain diversity, equity and inclusion programs and restrict related academic requirements at public higher‑education institutions, passed the committee of the whole after a contentious floor debate over definitions, First Amendment issues and private donations.
Senate File 103 — titled in debate as terminating and defunding certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities in public entities — was debated extensively on the House floor and recommended for passage by the committee of the whole on Feb. 24 following a standing committee amendment.
The standing committee amendment narrowed the bill’s focus to "public entities" and made a number of drafting changes to definitions and enumerated activities the bill would prohibit or restrict. Sponsor testimony and floor discussion described two statutory additions: one creating a…
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