"Florida Board of Education Implements Ban on DEI Programs at Public Colleges"

The Florida Board of Education has passed regulations limiting the use of public funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in public colleges, defining DEI as any program promoting differential treatment based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. This decision follows legal battles over the "Stop WOKE" Act, which aimed to restrict race-related curriculum in colleges and universities. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration have been vocal in their opposition to DEI efforts, with the state's education commissioner emphasizing the need to prioritize academic integrity and knowledge pursuit over what they perceive as divisive ideologies.