Texas HB3283 amends the mission of public higher education governing boards to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and training.

Texas HB3283 amends the Education Code to redefine the mission of governing boards for public institutions of higher education. The bill specifies that these boards should focus on preserving institutional independence, enhancing public image, and ensuring clarity of mission. It prohibits these boards from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, hiring staff for such offices, or requiring participation in related training. Exceptions are made only for federal law compliance.

Texas HB3283 amends the mission of public higher education governing boards to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and training.

Texas HB3283 amends the Education Code to redefine the mission of governing boards for public institutions of higher education. The bill specifies that these boards should focus on preserving institutional independence, enhancing public image, and ensuring clarity of mission. It prohibits these boards from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, hiring staff for such offices, or requiring participation in related training. Exceptions are made only for federal law compliance.