Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes eliminating DEI programs in public schools [Video]

The push expands on efforts from the last legislative session in 2023, when state lawmakers banned DEI programs at public universities statewide.

AUSTIN, Texas — As the first week of the legislative session comes to an end, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on state lawmakers to further restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In a tweet on Thursday, just two days after state lawmakers gaveled in the 89th Texas Legislative Session at the capitol, Abbott said he wants to ban DEI initiatives in K-12 public schools.

“No taxpayer dollars will be used to fund DEI in our schools,” Gov. Abbott tweeted. “Schools must focus on fundamentals of education, not indoctrination.”

Last session, we banned DEI in higher education and cut funding for any DEI positions.

This session we will ban DEI in K-12 grades & cut funding.

No taxpayer dollars will be used to fund DEI in our schools.

Schools must focus on fundamentals of education, not indoctrination. https://t.co/OeMHcDejhe

— Greg Abbott …

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