Red State Gov Signs Bill Barring Diversity, Equity And Inclusion For Public Schools, Universities

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law Wednesday barring public schools and universities from having offices to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
45% : "Other states have also begun to crack down on DEI practices, such as the Iowa Board of Regents in November 2023 ordering all DEI programs at the state universities be eliminated, with limited exceptions for programs in line with federal regulations.

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