"Alabama Governor Enacts Ban on DEI Programs in Public Education"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of "divisive concepts" and limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities, and state agencies. The legislation prohibits schools and agencies from sponsoring or requiring participation in DEI programs, and also mandates the use of bathrooms based on biological sex at birth in public colleges and universities. Civil rights groups have condemned the bill, while conservative legislators argue that it promotes academic integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. This bill is part of a wave of conservative legislation across the country aiming to restrict education on race, sex, and gender.