Critical examinations of faculty and free speech on college campuses are among Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s asks ahead of next year’s legislative session.
Texas’ DEI ban at colleges, professors’ tenure and antisemitism on campuses are among the issues Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants reviewed ahead of next year’s legislative session.
Patrick released a 15-page document Thursday detailing the interim charges for the Texas Senate to explore in the coming months, which included critical examinations of faculty on college campuses as well as free speech.One charge is to monitor the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion at public colleges and universities.
In response to the layoffs, Creighton said in a statement that the University of Texas “demonstrate that they are taking steps to ensure compliance with SB 17.” Lawmakers and advocacy groups have opposed the move and said it was an “overreaction” to the new law.
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