A bill backed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would restructure higher education and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from college curriculum advanced in the state House.
Sponsored by state Rep. Alex Andrade, the bill, known as HB 999, was approved along a 12-5 party line vote by the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Subcommittee Monday.
It now advances for discussion before the state Senate later this week.
As more than 150 people reportedly showed up to the House subcommittee hearing Monday to voice opposition to the legislation, Andrade stressed that it would not limit student activities no matter the political agenda.
DeSantis-backed bill that would eliminate DEI from Florida college curriculum advances in state House
- by: Danielle Wallace
- 2023-03-14
- Source:
Fox News
- 03/14/2023
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