Republican Wisconsin lawmakers are backing a bill that would bar public universities in the state from considering race and diversity when awarding financial aid.
officials would be prohibited from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid under a Republican-backed bill debated Thursday at a state Assembly committee hearing.
“This is proactive and forward-thinking,” said Republican Rep. Nik Rettinger, the bill’s sponsor. “You don’t want to leave things in limbo to be potentially decided in litigation later.”No. 3 Ohio State, coming off big win, attempts to avoid letdown in night game at Wisconsintargeting diversity, equity and inclusionDemocratic Gov.
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