UAB students react after DEI bill signed into law

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.
53% : On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law a bill that will ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies.
51% : The Alabama legislation would prohibit universities from sponsoring DEI programs, defined under the bill as classes, training, programs and events where attendance is based on a person's race, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin or sexual orientation.

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