DeSantis proposes banning diversity and inclusion initiatives at Florida universities [Video]

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis On Tuesday, he said he wanted to ban spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, hoping state universities would “wither on the flag” without funding.

“It really acts as an ideological filter, a political filter,” the Republican said while speaking in Bradenton, Florida.

The proposal is prima facie DeSantis’ Higher Education Agenda This year, that includes giving politically appointed leaders and university boards of trustees more authority over hiring and hiring at universities and urging schools to focus their work on the needs of Florida’s future workforce. DeSantis, who is said to be weighing a 2024 presidential bid, has seen his standing among conservatives rise nationwide following public stances on hot-button cultural and education issues.

A Press releaseRegarding the announced legislation, the governor’s office called diversity, equity and inclusion programs “discriminatory” and vowed to ban funding for universities, even if the source of the money does not come …