SB796

Higher education; prohibiting certain activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Effective date. Emergency.

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Oklahoma SB796 prohibits higher education institutions from using state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.

Oklahoma SB796 mandates that institutions of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education cannot use state funds, property, or resources to support diversity, equity, and inclusion activities that consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill also requires these institutions to review and potentially restructure or eliminate such activities. It prohibits institutions from requiring diversity statements or pronoun disclosure from job applicants. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

76 Yea

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17 Nay

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5 Absent

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History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/10/2025

May 7, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 7, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate