H3184

DEI in state universities

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3184 prohibits public universities from using political ideology in admissions or employment decisions and restricts DEI training.

South Carolina H3184 amends the state code to prohibit public institutions of higher learning from using political ideology or statements on diversity, equity, and inclusion in admissions or employment decisions. It also prohibits the use of public funds for such purposes and restricts institutions from requiring DEI training or taking adverse action against faculty or employees who refuse to participate. The bill mandates institutions to report annually to the Commission on Higher Education on DEI programs, complaints, and operating costs.

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Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 6, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Terribile

Jan 28, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Rankin, Oremus, Gibson, Lawson, Burns

Jan 16, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton, Pace, Frank, Gilreath, Huff, Harris, Kilmartin, White, Cromer