Alabama Governor Signs Ban on DEI Funds, Restricts ‘Divisive Concepts’ in Schools | HNGN [Video]

On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a sweeping bill into law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools, universities, and state agencies. This is the latest move in a wave of Republican-led legislation that aims to restrict diversity efforts nationwide.

The governor signed the bill after the Republican-led state legislature gave final approval.

Ivey Approves DEI Programs Ban

The law, known as SB129, imposes restrictions around what it calls eight “divisive concepts,” including discussions of whether “slavery and racism are aligned with the founding principles of the United States” and the assignment of “fault, blame or bias” to any race, religion, gender, or color.

State agencies are authorized to discipline or terminate employees or contractors who violate this act.

It also mandates that universities set aside facilities “for use based on biological sex,” effectively prohibiting transgender people from accessing public restrooms that correspond with their gender identity.

The anti-DEI bill will be effective starting …