Alabama becomes latest state to pass bill targeting diversity and inclusion programs

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : "At least six other states have signed anti-DEI bills into law, the Chronicle of Higher Education reported, and over a dozen states are considering similar measures.
55% : The bill does not prohibit institutions of higher education from "performing research, collecting data, engaging in recruiting and outreach programs, offering academic support services, engaging in clinical trials, or providing medical or mental health care targeted to support individuals of any specific demographic.
53% : It also requires higher education institutions to "designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.
50% : In February, students in Nebraska voiced support for DEI initiatives at a committee hearing as the state considered legislation to cut funding for such programs to public universities.

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