Ending DEI Programs

HB 2005 prohibits state government agencies, public schools, and colleges from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, offices, or trainings. It bans state entities from establishing DEI-focused offices, using race/ethnicity in hiring, requiring DEI statements from employees, or mandating DEI training. The bill also restricts public schools from teaching concepts like inherent racial superiority, individual guilt based on race/sex, or that academic merit is inherently racist. These provisions apply to all state departments, school districts, and higher education institutions, though they allow academic discussion of race/ethnicity in balanced courses. The law defines "race" and "ethnic group" to clarify prohibited actions, ensuring compliance with existing anti-discrimination laws.