SB0235

Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Limitations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Establishes prohibitions and requirements on state agencies, recipients of state contracts or grants, state educational institutions, and health profession licensing boards regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Allows the attorney general to bring an action concerning noncompliance against a state educational institution. Establishes: (1) requirements regarding a standardized admissions test; and (2) requirements regarding altering academic standards; for postsecondary educational institutions that offer certain health education programs.

Authors

Authored by Senator Johnson T

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub2025-01-24 Click To View
Committee ReportSenate Committee Report2025-01-23 Click To View
Vote SheetVote Sheet January 22, 20252025-01-22 Click To View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2025-01-08 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2025-02-10SenateWithdrawn
2025-01-28SenateSenator Young M added as coauthor
2025-01-23SenateSenator Tomes added as coauthor
2025-01-23SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2025-01-16SenateSenator Byrne added as second author
2025-01-13SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Judiciary
2025-01-08SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
2025-01-08SenateAuthored by Senator Johnson T