Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning funding for diversity programs at colleges, universities

Ron DeSantis pulls funding for diversity programs in Florida colleges

Ron DeSantis has banned tax dollars from being used to fund diversity, equality and inclusion programmes at public universities in Florida.

DeSantis defunds diversity and inclusion programs in Florida public universities

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation that bans state and federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state colleges and universities.  DeSantis signed the new law during a ceremony at New College of Florida in Sarasota, where earlier this year he appointed six new members to the school’s board of...

Desantis Curtails Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs in Florida State Colleges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor's expected presidential candidacy.  The law, which DeSantis proposed earlier this year, comes as Republicans across the country target programs on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.  The signing builds on the governor's lar…

DeSantis signs Florida bill defunding DEI programs at public colleges

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that bans the Sunshine State's public colleges from funding diversity, equality, and inclusion programs, prohibiting the way that race has been represented and taught in many courses.

DeSantis signs bill to ban public Florida colleges from funding DEI programs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that includes a provision to ban public colleges from shelling out state or federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives."A Florida College System institution, state university, Florida College System institution direct-support organization, or state university direct-support organization may not expend any state or federal funds to promote, support, or maintain any programs or campus act…