Senators debate anti-DEI bill again at length, pass it for final time

Open meetings violations penalty hike advances

Violations of the state's open meetings law would face increased penalties and most public officials would be required to undergo public information accessibility training under legislation that passed the Iowa Senate State Government Committee. Rep. Gary Mohr, R-Bettendorf, introduced the…

Idaho Freedom Foundation Statement on the Signing of Senate Bill 1198, Eliminating DEI in Universities

Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate issued the following statement regarding Gov. Brad Little signing Senate Bill 1198, the Freedom of Inquiry in Higher Education Act: This evening Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1198, effectively eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and offices from the state's higher education system. This decision follows the […]

Iowa Senate subcommittee passes bill to bar DEI offices at state entities, private colleges (aj)

An Iowa Senate subcommittee advanced legislation Tuesday to ban DEI offices and officers in certain public and private entities while noting there are proposed changes in the bill still to come.

Senators debate anti-DEI bill again at length, pass it for final time

The bill was amended to increase the potential monetary penalties for violation from 5% of the operating budget for the offending program up to 10% of that budget.

Idaho House Passes Anti-DEI Bill

BOISE, ID – The House approved Senate Bill 1198 after a passionate debate Thursday. The legislation would bar DEI-based discrimination in hiring and college admissions, diversity training programs and DEI offices. It would also prohibit colleges and universities from requiring DEI classes, unless they’re part of a chosen degree program. During a House floor debate Thursday, sponsoring Rep. Judy Boyle said students don’t like “being forced” to ta…