SF2303: DEI/Critical Race Theory Prohibition

Prohibits any courses or requirements containing DEI or CRT-related content from being included in undergraduate general education and core curricula at regents institutions. The board must review all existing requirements and ensure removal of such content or courses by December 31, 2026.

Key Points & Impact:

• Defines 'diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related content' in detail, including topics such as systemic racism, whiteness, intersectionality, and more.

• Prohibits undergraduate general education requirements or core curricula from including courses or requirements with DEI or CRT-related content at regents institutions.

• Mandates the Board of Regents to establish and implement these prohibitions as formal policy.

• Requires a comprehensive review of all undergraduate general education and core curricula to identify and remove DEI/CRT-related content or requirements.

• Sets a deadline of December 31, 2026, for policy implementation and curriculum review and revision.

• Specifies that the restriction applies to course descriptions, objectives, outcomes, exams, assignments, or any requirements involving DEI/CRT content.

• Aims to prevent teaching or promoting concepts such as systemic or institutional racism, implicit bias, gender identity, social justice, and related topics in general education.

• Applies only to general education and core curriculum, not to all courses offered at institutions.