S.558

Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed

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North Carolina S558 prohibits public higher education institutions from promoting divisive concepts and implementing DEI policies.

North Carolina S558 mandates that public institutions of higher education do not promote divisive concepts, which include the belief that one race or sex is inherently superior to another. The bill also prohibits these institutions from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. It requires the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina and the State Board of Community Colleges to adopt policies that comply with these restrictions.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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46 Nay

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1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

History

Jun 24

House

Veto Overridden

Jun 24

Ch. SL 2026-21

Apr 6

House

Withdrawn From Cal