Texas is one step closer to following in Florida’s footsteps by creating a state law that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies from universities.
Opponents of DEI programs say they divide people into camps of oppressors and victims based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and others. Those in favor of DEI programs say they’re necessary to give oppressed groups justice by providing advantages they say are long overdue.
The Texas Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education initially approved Senate Bill 16 last week. For it to become law, it would have to be passed by the full Senate and the state House, then go to the governor’s for a possible signature….