"Alabama Legislature Bans DEI Programs at Colleges and Universities"

Alabama passes a bill, SB129, banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in state institutions, which will now head to the governor’s desk. The bill prohibits programs advocating for divisive concepts and restricts restroom use based on sex assigned at birth. Public colleges are preparing for changes, with at least $16 million in diversity spending at risk. The bill has sparked protests and concerns about its impact on female students, veterans, international students, and HBCUs. The legislation has implications for K-12 schools and educators, with some worried about its chilling effect on classroom instruction.