STATE AGENCIES: Provides relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion in state agencies (OR DECREASE GF EX See Note)

House Bill 421 prohibits certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and instructional content within Louisiana's state agencies and public postsecondary education institutions. It prevents public colleges and universities from requiring specific DEI-related instructional content in undergraduate courses, while still allowing for discussions of historical events, medical topics, and content required by anti-discrimination laws. The bill also bans state agencies from establishing or maintaining DEI-related initiatives, trainings, or offices. DEI is broadly defined to include efforts related to hiring, policy promotion, or differential treatment based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, or gender identity.