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HB987

In miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for prohibitions regarding ideological oaths or statements, for prohibition on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and employees, for statements required to be included in mission statement, bylaws, faculty handbook and student handbook, for certain mandatory training prohibited, for revoking tenure for diversity, equity and inclusion violations and for spending restricted; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·3/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB987 prohibits ideological oaths, diversity offices, certain training, and spending for non-compliant institutions.

HB987 amends the Public School Code to restrict Pennsylvania public higher education institutions. It prohibits ideological oaths or statements, diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, and certain training. Institutions must include specific statements in their mission, bylaws, faculty, and student handbooks. Tenure can be revoked for violations. Spending is restricted until compliance reports are filed. Penalties apply for violations.

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Education Committee
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History

Mar 24, 2025

House

Referred to Education