In South Carolina, bill banning DEI in college hiring, firing, and admission decisions passed the House but died in the Senate.
By Erika Bolstad, South Carolina Daily Gazette
Shortly after taking office in 2023, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall heard from constituents complaining about how their adult children were required to write diversity, equity and inclusion statements while applying for medical and dental schools and other graduate programs in Utah.
“It doesn’t seem right,” Hall said. “It doesn’t seem like it belongs in an application.”
It took two legislative sessions, but Hall successfully sponsored a new law that not only prohibits the use of such DEI statements but also bars state institutions from relying on specific individual characteristics in employment and education decisions. Additionally, it eliminates central offices dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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