US EditionKentucky lawmakers take aim at diversity initiatives in schools, government
- A Republican lawmaker, Jennifer Decker, introduced House Bill 4 to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Kentucky's public universities by June 30, 2025.
- The bill allows the Kentucky attorney general to sue universities that do not comply, and individuals may sue if their rights are violated.
- Republican leaders, including Senate President Robert Stivers, support the legislation, stating it addresses concerns over perceived biases in higher education from DEI policies.
- Democratic Governor Andy Beshear opposes the bill, emphasizing that diversity is beneficial for Kentucky.
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Kentucky Republicans push legislation to eliminate university diversity initiatives
GOP Rep. Jennifer Decker, of Waddy, presents a bill on the House floor Friday, March 8, 2024.(LRC Public Information)A Republican lawmaker has filed sweeping legislation to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, offices and staff at Kentucky’s public universities and colleges. Such initiatives have increasingly become a target for GOP politicians, including President Donald Trump who has recoined the term DEI as “discriminatory e…
Republican lawmaker renews fight against diversity policies at Kentucky universities • Kentucky Lantern
Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy, presenting her anti-DEI bill last year on the House floor, is renewing her efforts in this legislative session. (LRC Public Information)FRANKFORT — A Republican lawmaker filed a sweeping bill Wednesday aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities and colleges. Rep. Jennifer Decker’s House Bill 4 comes as DEI programs in higher education, the private sector…
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