S.558

Eliminating "DEI" in Public Higher Ed

Vetoed·7/3/25

North Carolina S558 prohibits public higher education institutions from promoting divisive concepts and implementing certain diversity, equity, and.

North Carolina S558 aims to ensure public institutions of higher education respect the dignity of all individuals and avoid promoting divisive concepts. The bill defines divisive concepts as those that suggest one race or sex is inherently superior to another or that individuals should be discriminated against based on their race or sex. Public institutions are prohibited from endorsing these concepts, maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, or compelling employees to affirm such beliefs.

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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Withdrawn From Cal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Withdrawn From Cal