"Oklahoma Governor Takes Stand Against DEI Bureaucracy in State Institutions"

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order requiring state agencies and higher education institutions to review their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. The order aims to eliminate non-critical personnel and prohibit preferential treatment based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. It also bans mandatory training on race or sexual orientation and the requirement to disclose pronouns. The executive order has received praise for promoting equality of opportunity, but some universities have expressed disappointment, stating their commitment to diversity and inclusion.