Oklahoma SB845 prohibits higher education institutions from certain diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.
Oklahoma SB845 mandates that institutions of higher education cannot establish diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, hire staff for such offices, or require diversity statements. It also prohibits preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, or ethnicity in hiring or student admissions. The bill requires governing boards to testify on compliance and mandates biennial studies on the impact of these provisions. The State Auditor and Inspector must conduct compliance audits, and students or employees can sue for violations.
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