Diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities are under attack again, as House Bill 4, HB 4, was filed on Wednesday. The bill, which was sponsored by Republican lawmaker Rep. Jennifer Decker, would prevent universities from using any resources to maintain or establish DEI offices, programs, positions or training. The bill […]
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Kentucky bill seeks to eliminate DEI programs in public universities
A Republican lawmaker filed a sweeping bill Wednesday aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities and colleges. Rep. Jennifer Decker’s House Bill 4 comes as DEI programs in higher education, the private sector and federal government are under siege by Republicans, including President Donald Trump. Decker’s bill would prevent colleges from […]