(The Texas Tribune) The Texas House gave preliminary approval Sunday to a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs in public K–12 schools.

The Texas House approved a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs in public K–12 schools.

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The Texas House approved a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs in public K–12 schools.

School districts would also have to adopt a policy to discipline or even terminate employees who knowingly take part in DEI activities. If passed, the bill will take effect Sept. 1. From The Texas ...

If passed, the bill will take effect Sept. 1. This article originally appeared in the Texas Tribune . The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on ...

Rhetta Andrews Bowers, D-Rowlett ... especially those who are LGBTQ+. They say it would take away safe spaces where students can find community and support, potentially leading to increased levels of ...

The Texas Legislature approved a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs in public K-12 schools. Senate Bill 12, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R ...

Senate Bill 12, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, will prohibit school districts from considering race, ethnicity ...