Prohibits accrediting agencies from considering DEI factors in accrediting South Carolina institutions.

The bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit accrediting agencies from basing accreditation decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, programs, or practices of institutions of higher education. It also prohibits these agencies from collecting information related to such DEI factors. The bill provides for civil penalties, including up to $1,000 per student, and attorney's fees for violations. Accrediting agencies found in violation may also face lawsuits from students, employees, or contractors of the affected institutions.

Prohibits accrediting agencies from considering DEI factors in accrediting South Carolina institutions.

The bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit accrediting agencies from basing accreditation decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, programs, or practices of institutions of higher education. It also prohibits these agencies from collecting information related to such DEI factors. The bill provides for civil penalties, including up to $1,000 per student, and attorney's fees for violations. Accrediting agencies found in violation may also face lawsuits from students, employees, or contractors of the affected institutions.