Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity Act prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in South Carolina.

The Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity Act prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, and institutions of higher learning from promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. It bans hiring or assigning employees or contractors to promote these concepts and requires contractors to certify they do not operate such programs. The act also prohibits spending state funds on programs designed or implemented in reference to race, sex, color, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, except for compliance with court orders or laws.

Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity Act prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in South Carolina.

The Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity Act prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, and institutions of higher learning from promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. It bans hiring or assigning employees or contractors to promote these concepts and requires contractors to certify they do not operate such programs. The act also prohibits spending state funds on programs designed or implemented in reference to race, sex, color, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, except for compliance with court orders or laws.