Mississippi SB2402

DEI Program Ban; eliminate DEI programs in any state-funded institution.

An Act To Prohibit Public State Entities, Such As State Agencies, State Boards, Public Schools, Public Charter Schools And Public Institutions Of Higher Education, From Utilizing Any State Funding To Create, Promote, Or Conduct Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Programs; To Define Relevant Terms; To Prohibit Institutions Of Higher Learning That Receive Federal And/or State Financial Assistance From Considering The Race Of A Prospective Student As A Term Of Admission; To Provide Instances Where Institutions Of Higher Learning May Consider Race And/or Promote Diversity; To Authorize Certain Penalties For Violation Of This Act; To Provide Civil Penalties For State Agencies, State Boards, Public Schools, Public Charter Schools And Public Institutions Of Higher Education That Are Found In Violation Of The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

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