Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs DEI bill into law: What the 'divisive concepts' ban will do

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : "It is important to note that SB 129 defines divisive concepts and DEI programs in specific terms, and it offers several exceptions for accreditation requirements, academic freedom, medical and mental health care, research, recruiting and outreach, and a host of other areas.
48% : "Alabama joins Florida and Texas in enacting the wide-ranging legislation, which asks for sweeping changes or cancellations to state agencies and public colleges that currently fund DEI offices and programming.
43% : It also would prohibit higher education institutions from allowing individuals to use a restroom that is different from their sex as assigned at birth.
37% : A new Alabama law banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programming and training in public colleges and other state agencies will go into effect this fall.

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