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LC 862 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibit funding of DEI in Montana higher education system

LC 862, titled "Prohibit funding of DEI in Montana higher education system," was a proposed bill that would have banned state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Montana's public universities and colleges. If enacted, it would have directly affected all Montana public higher education institutions by preventing them from using state funds for DEI initiatives. The bill died in committee on May 23, 2025, and was never enacted into law.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds DEI programs in higher education, directly restricting state budget allocation for these initiatives.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits state funding for DEI programs in higher education, directly defunding diversity initiatives as a core provision.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 6, 2024 Last action May 23, 2025
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