After much debate, bill to prohibit DEI policies at Idaho colleges moves forward

Anti-DEI in higher education bill introduced in Senate

BOISE — A bill with widespread bans on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, in public higher education was officially introduced Friday morning.

Anti-DEI bill would create taskforce to study 'efficiency' in university system

The bill's sponsor, Sen. Nicole Boyd, R-Oxford, said the goal of the taskforce is not to close universities.

Idaho legislators accuse Boise State of flouting DEI ban

Lawmakers in Idaho accused Boise State University officials of skirting a statewide ban on diversity, equity and inclusion during a House education committee meeting Tuesday, according to reporting from Idaho Education News.

After much debate, bill to prohibit DEI policies at Idaho colleges moves forward

A legislative group voted to recommend a bill prohibiting DEI in higher education activities, services, offices, faculty positions, training and required courses.

State lawmakers table bill to ban DEI at Iowa community colleges

The lawmaker who introduced a bill to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at Iowa's community colleges pulled the plug on the proposal Wednesday. During the bill's subcommittee hearing, Rep. Taylor Collins, R-Mediapolis, said community colleges have already taken steps to remove DEI programs.

Washington AG stands by Costco, blasts Republican attorneys general threatening DEI crackdown

close Video Iowa AG vowing to ‘look at all options’ if Costco refuses to abandon DEI policies Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Costco doubling down on DEI practices despite pressure from 19 state attorneys general to abandon the scrutinized practices. Washington state’s attorney general is standing by Costco as the retail giant resists conservative pressure to ditch its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This week, 19 Republican a…