Prohibits diversity-equity-inclusion requirements in school districts and charter schools
SB 1316 prohibits public school districts and charter schools from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or policies. The bill directly affects school administrators and staff who would no longer be mandated to implement such initiatives. It creates a clear policy change by banning these specific requirements in educational settings, without specifying alternative approaches or enforcement details. This is a substantive policy shift, not a procedural measure.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Dec 1, 2025
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Mary Elizabeth Coleman
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