The wide-reaching bill represents a new front in the Republican war against the 'woke' agenda many conservatives believe liberals are trying to push on public education across the country.
The legislature, which has a clear Republican majority, convenes for its regular session in March.
"It would virtually end academic freedom, shared governance and institutional autonomy at all Florida colleges and universities," Young said in a statement on Friday. The use of DEI programs in hiring has caused controversy more widely. Critics say that favoring underrepresented groups is unfairly detrimental to others, while proponents say such efforts are needed to help give traditionally marginalized groups equal footing.
The Florida bill would also prohibit spending on programs or campus activities that promote DEI and what it calls "Critical Race Theory rhetoric." Programs required for compliance with federal regulations and some other assistance programs would be exempted.
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