The bill from Georgia lawmakers comes weeks after the U.S. Department of Education put public schools on notice with a letter. The Dept. of Education warned schools and universities receiving federal funding that they have two weeks to eliminate diversity and inclusion programs or they would risk losing federal funding.
A bill in Georgia’s Senate that would formally ban any and all programs, initiatives, or activities that support diversity, equity and inclusion at public schools, colleges, and universities has passed in committee. The bill now moves to the state senate floor for a vote.
Senate Bill 120 blocks programs and activities that support DEI initiatives beyond rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the United States, WSB-TV reported…