An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for prohibitions regarding ideological oaths or statements, for prohibition on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and employees, for statements required to be included in mission statement, bylaws, faculty handbook and student handbook, for certain mandatory training prohibited, for revoking tenure diversity, equality and inclusion violations and for spending prohibited.
This Pennsylvania bill restricts public universities from requiring students or employees to take ideological oaths or provide statements about their race, ethnicity, or views on diversity and social justice. It also bans institutions from creating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or hiring staff dedicated to those roles. Additionally, the law prohibits mandatory training on these topics and requires universities to include specific language in their mission statements and handbooks regarding academic freedom. Institutions that violate these rules regarding diversity could face the revocation of tenure for affected faculty members.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
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Governor
Introduced Sep 6, 2024
Last action Sep 6, 2024
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Sep 6, 2024
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Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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