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North Carolina House adopts package restricting DEI programs in K–12 and public higher education after heated debate
Summary
The House passed separate measures this week limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in public K–12 schools and state higher‑education institutions after extended floor debate. Supporters cited federal compliance; opponents called the bills vague, censorious and economically risky.
The North Carolina House on June 25 passed a pair of measures that limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public K–12 and higher education, moves that supporters said align the state with federal requirements and that critics said amount to censorship.
Representative Willis, who explained Senate Bill 227 (the K–12 measure), told colleagues the legislation is intended to keep the state 'in compliance with federal guidelines' so public schools and districts can continue to receive federal funding. "This bill would require the board to approve and recommend professional development that is, prohibited by the general statutes," he said on the floor.
Opponents mounted…
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