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flag Florida to ban H-1B hiring at public universities, redirect DEI funds.

flag Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed public universities in the state to stop hiring workers on H-1B visas, urging institutions to prioritize American citizens and Florida residents for employment. flag The move, aimed at protecting domestic job opportunities, targets roles such as professors, computer coordinators, and coaches, with DeSantis criticizing the use of foreign labor as undermining local talent. flag The state will also cancel or redirect over $33 million in diversity, equity, and inclusion grants, shifting focus from race-based criteria to financial need. flag The policy applies only to public universities and does not affect current H-1B workers or foreign students on F-1 visas. flag The directive now moves to the State Board of Governors for review, raising questions about the governor’s authority over federal visa programs.

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