The Mississippi Senate passed a bill eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from state universities, a move supported by Republican President Donald Trump. The bill passed with a party-line vote and sets the stage for negotiations with the House, which also advanced an anti-DEI bill. While both chambers aim to reshape Mississippi's education system, they differ in scope and specifics.
Mississippi Senate passes DEI ban, setting up negotiation with House by Michael Goldberg, Mississippi Today February 6, 2025 The Mississippi Senate passed a bill Thursday that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state’s universities, a priority elevated by Republican President Donald Trump. Senate Republicans passed the bill with a party line 34-14 vote. The move comes a day after the House advanced a sweeping anti- DEI bill of its own.
The House bill contains a provision absent from the Senate version that would force all public schools to teach and promote that there are two genders. The proposals also differ in how they would be enforced. The Senate bill would direct universities to develop an internal complaint and investigative process for looking into those accused of violating the law. Only students, faculty and contractors would be able to file complaints.
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