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Senate passes fourth substitute to House Bill 261 after heated debate over campus DEI and student support centers
Summary
The Senate approved a fourth substitute to House Bill 261 (equal opportunity initiatives) after extended debate over diversity, equity and inclusion offices, student support centers and constitutional concerns; the measure passed 23–6 and will return to the House.
The Utah State Senate voted to pass a fourth substitute to House Bill 261 (equal opportunity initiatives) following a lengthy floor debate that divided senators along policy and constituency lines.
Sponsor Senator Grover described changes negotiated into the amendment package and said the bill “ensures academic freedom on our university campuses” and “eliminates diversity statements that we have seen that caused so much problem.” Supporters said the measure clarifies the state’s approach to…
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