Alabama passes sweeping bill that would prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools and universities

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47% : The bill, SB129, would also require public universities to "designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex" -- which Alabama law defines as "the physical condition of being male or female, as stated on the individual's original birth certificate" -- and not the gender that aligns with how a person identifies.
46% : "If it is signed into law, the legislation would allow state agencies - including local boards of education and public universities - to "discipline or terminate the employment of any employee or contractor who knowingly violates this act.
44% : The legislation would prohibit local public school boards and universities from maintaining an office or department that promotes DEI.
39% : Alabama passes sweeping bill that would prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools and universitiesShirin Faqiri, CNNMarch 20, 2024 at 12:08 AMAlabama lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that, if signed into law, would prohibit public schools and universities from maintaining or funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

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