SB1192

Prohibits higher education accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

Introduced·1/7/26
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Missouri SB1192 prohibits accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices when accrediting higher education.

Missouri SB1192 amends state law to prohibit accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices when accrediting higher education institutions. The bill defines "diversity, equity, and inclusion practice or procedure" broadly to include any related initiative, policy, program, mandate, requirement, standard, metric, statistic, or other practice or procedure. Accrediting agencies must implement policies to ensure decision-makers do not receive information about such practices. Violations can result in civil penalties, attorney's fees, and damages.

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Education Committee
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History

Mar 24

Senate

Hearing Cancelled S Education Committee

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read