The resolution defines DEI ideology as "any approach that prioritizes personal identity characteristics over individual merit."

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Idaho State Board of Education approves DEI ideology resolution, banning DEI centers on college campuses

The Idaho State Board of Education voted Wednesday to ban offices, centers and policies "dedicated to DEI activities" at public four-year colleges. The move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives comes amid a national backlash against racial preferences favoring underrepresented minorities in higher education hiring, promotions and student admissions.

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Idaho education board abolishes 'DEI ideology' in public colleges

The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday  unanimously voted on a resolution to keep state colleges from maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion offices.

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'Not surprised it's come to this': Idaho education board unanimously votes to scrap DEI offices from University of Idaho, other colleges

MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho announced it will no longer several support DEI programs at the university.

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University of Idaho to end DEI programs, shifting focus on new student support services

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Amid opposition from students, the Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved a set of new policies related to prohibiting “DEI ideology” at Idaho’s higher education institutions.

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Idaho State Board of Ed approves DEI policies amid trepidation

MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho announced it will no longer support DEI programs at the university. According to an email sent to student and staff, U of I said that they will be implementing changes to its student support services in response to a new resolution passed by the Idaho State Board of

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The new policies also place an emphasis on ‘freedom of expression in higher education.’…

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Idaho Board of Education approves sweeping policies banning DEI

Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.

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Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges

A student walks across Idaho State University's campus in Pocatello. (Courtesy of Idaho State University)This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on Dec. 18, 2024.  As the state’s four college and university presidents listened remotely, the State Board of Education debated a controversial policy to rein in diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The State Board of Education has approved a controversial policy to restrict campus DEI…

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Idaho State Board of Education votes to rein in campus diversity, equity and inclusion programs • Idaho Capital Sun

As the state’s four college and university presidents listened remotely, the State Board of Education debated a controversial policy to rein in DEI programs. The State Board of Education has approved a controversial policy to restrict campus diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But while Wednesday afternoon’s vote was unanimous, the discussion was punctuated by tense and emotional moments. “I am gravely concerned that students and community…

Idaho State Board of Education approves DEI ideology resolution, banning DEI centers on college campuses

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