preferential treatment; discrimination; policies

Removed protections for bona fide sex-specific spaces and designations in public employment and education

Removed protections for tribal membership qualifications in programs serving Indian tribes

Removed requirement to maintain eligibility for federal programs when ineligibility would result in loss of federal monies

Removed prohibition on data collection, advertising, or outreach required by federal law

Removed prohibition on mental or physical health services provided by licensed professionals

Added explicit prohibition on spending public monies for DEI offices or positions that promote preferential treatment based on race or ethnicity

Added prohibition on requiring individuals to disclose research content, certify compliance with antidiscrimination laws, or certify affirmative action plans without preferential treatment

Added prohibition on preventing applicants, employees, or contractors from disclosing research content, certifying compliance, or certifying affirmative action plans

Added requirement for community colleges and universities to submit annual compliance reports to the legislature and testify before education committees

Added provision allowing students or employees to bring legal action against institutions if required to participate in training that violates the section

Removed remedies section that provided equal protections regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin

Changed the definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion to include concepts that justify differential treatment or special benefits based on race, sex, color, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation