Texas Freedom Network: Texas Lawmakers Reject Progress and Embrace Discriminatory Practices as Bill Banning Higher Ed DEI is Signed by Governor
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on June 15, 2023:
SB 17, which will prevent public colleges and universities in Texas from having diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or policies, was yesterday signed by Governor Abbott.
The bill also prohibits hiring practices that take into account race, gender identity, or ethnicity in accordance with applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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SB 17, which will prevent public colleges and universities in Texas from having diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or policies, was yesterday signed by Governor Abbott.
The bill also prohibits hiring practices that take into account race, gender identity, or ethnicity in accordance with applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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