These six states ban or limit DEI at colleges and universities by 2024.

Six states, including one, have a Democratic governor. It has banned or banned the use of diversity initiatives. Equality and inclusion (DEI) at public colleges and universities this year.

DEI practices in higher education institutions have been controversial for many years. It was mostly opposed by Republicans. And critics, such as civil rights attorney Devon Westhill, have described it as “an industry that pushes the left. The ultra-leftist Orthodox ideology in Basically every aspect of American life.”

In 2024 alone, the states of Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, and Utah banned or restricted the use of such teaching. or used in the application process in the public education system

in january Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, signed legislation to prohibit institutions from participating in “Discriminatory practices” such as “based on a person’s personal characteristics It must be held accountable for actions committed in the past by others who share the same personal identity. specific characteristics.”

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The University of Utah campus viewed from Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Rick Bowmer)

Anti-DEI laws also prohibit schools from having policies, procedures, practices, programs, offices, initiatives. or required training called or called “Variety Equality and inclusivity”

in march Republican Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama signed SB 129 into law, banning certain DEI offices as well as “the promotion, endorsement, and affirmation of divisive ideas in certain public places.”

The draft law prohibits “Divising ideas” such as “that any person should accept, acknowledge, confirm, or consent to guilt conspiracy or the need to apologize on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin” and “a morality or characteristic, such as a hard work ethic. It is racist or sexist.”

The law also requires bathroom use to be based on biological sex rather than gender identity. and public higher education institutions “Certain penalties are allowed for violations.”

Gov. Kay Ivey answers questions from reporters during a press conference at the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery, Ala. (Reuters)

Also in March The state of Indiana has passed legislation to amend the duties of the state’s educational institution diversity committee and increase “intellectual diversity.” Additionally, the Indiana House has passed legislation to further ban the teaching of DEI in schools, requiring educators “Certain ideas related to race or gender must not be promoted in any curriculum.”

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat Allow legislation prohibiting postsecondary institutions from engaging in certain actions related to DEI to become law without her signature. The bill passed in April. and required a fine of $10,000. For any public institution that use DEI practices in faculty hiring or student enrollment processes

“While I have concerns about this legislation, I do not believe the behavior targeted in this bill occurs on our university,” Kelly wrote in the bill.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, another Republican, Signed a bill to fund education in May. , which includes provisions to limit DEI in schools, comes just months after the state Board of Education began curtailing the practice in higher education.

The University of Iowa’s spring campus scene in Iowa City. (Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Image Group)

The draft law prohibits “Any attempt to promote the official position of a public institution of higher education Widely contested opinions citing unconscious or implicit bias. cultural appropriation partnership Ideology of transgender people microaggressions, marginalized groups, anti-racism systematic oppression social justice Inequality, pronouns, ne-pronouns, difference, differential impact, gender theory, racial privilege. gender privilege or any related formulation of these concepts.”

Idaho becomes the latest state to consider whether institutions may not. “Need specific structure or activities related to DEI”

in December The Idaho Board of Education unanimously approved the resolution requiring the institution. “Ensure that no central office, policy, procedure, or initiative is dedicated to the ideology of DEI” and “Ensure that no employee or student is required to declare their gender identity or Preferred pronoun”

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Other states, including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, have previously banned the use of DEI in higher education.