S.227

Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education

Vetoed·7/3/25

North Carolina S227 prohibits public schools from promoting divisive concepts and DEI programs.

North Carolina S227 aims to ensure that public schools do not promote divisive concepts and discriminatory practices. It defines divisive concepts as those suggesting inherent superiority or inferiority of individuals based on race or sex, among other things. The bill mandates that public schools certify compliance with these provisions annually and prohibits the approval, recommendation, or requirement of professional development that includes divisive concepts.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Withdrawn From Cal

Apr 6

House

Placed On Cal For 04/21/2026

Mar 9

House

Withdrawn From Cal