(Updated to include final vote)
The Kansas House on Thursday approved a bill barring universities and community colleges from requiring statements about diversity, equity or inclusion as a condition of admission, financial aid or hiring.
The House voted 81-39 to approve the legislation that was advocated by Republican state Rep. Steven Howe of Salina, who said the measure was needed to protect free speech rights and academic freedom on college campuses.
The vote came up three . . .
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