Missouri Republicans propose 2 bills to eliminate diversity and inclusion efforts at colleges

Legislation that would prohibit colleges from hiring diversity, equity and inclusion consultants and remove diversity questions from hiring requirements was heard by a House committee last week.
A Democratic lawmaker from Clay County is speaking out against two bills filed in the Missouri House would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at colleges and universities.

H.B. 1196, sponsored by Rep. Doug Richey (R-Clay County), prohibits the requirement of DEI statements from job applicants, students and employees, calling such efforts "discriminatory ideology."

Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D-Clay County) opposes the legislation.