Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 17 in 2023, banning DEI offices and programs at public higher education institutions.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 17 in 2023, banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at public higher education institutions. This law also restricts hiring and training based on race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. At the University of Texas-Austin, the closure of DEI resources like the Monarch program, which supported undocumented students, has left many students without crucial support, leading to uncertainty about their educational futures.

October 13, 2024
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