Pennsylvania SR90

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, though often well-intentioned, have in practice contributed to division and disunity in both public and private sectors;

Prioritizing identity categories, including race, gender or perceived group membership may undermine the cohesion, unity and equal opportunity that merit- and character-based systems strive to promote;

It is in the public interest to affirm policies that unite rather than divide and to ensure that opportunities are distributed based on individual merit

RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage initiatives that support individuals who demonstrate character and merit; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate affirm a strong commitment to supporting demonstrated merit and character as a basis for opportunity in all realms of public service and governance, encourage the reevaluation of DEI programs that promote division.