"Florida Universities Face Backlash for Eliminating DEI Offices and Sociology Core Course"
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Florida's Senate Bill 266 has led to the closure of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices on college campuses, sparking concerns about the impact on campus cultures. Students at the University of North Florida rallied in support of the LGBTQ+ Center, one of the affected DEI offices. The bill prohibits the use of state or federal funding for DEI programs at public colleges and universities. The move has prompted a call for public opinion on the matter.
- TELL US: What do you think about colleges and universities closing their DEI offices? WJXT News4JAX
- Florida Eliminates Sociology as a Core Course at Its Universities The New York Times
- UNF prepares to close several on campus centers linked to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion WJXT News4JAX
- State regulation to force closure of UNF LGBTQ Center, Intercultural Center, Interfaith Center, Women's Center FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX
- Florida removes sociology from core courses, prohibits DEI spending Tallahassee Democrat
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