House committee softens DEI legislation for colleges, universities

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A House committee on Thursday eased off a little on 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 Higher Education Budget committee amended the bill so it reduces the fines for violations of the proposed law, removes a provision allowing lawsuits to be brought for any infraction and provides more room for due process for the affected schools.

The legislation, as it passed out of committee, reduces the fines for potential . . .

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