Idaho’s education board could kill DEI at public universities. Here’s what we know
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a resolution banning diversity statements for hiring at Idaho’s four-year public colleges in April 2023. That same year, legislators passed a budget bill for universities that barred state funding for diversity programs.
Idaho education board debates cutting DEI offices at universities
The Idaho State Board of Education debated a resolution Thursday to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs in public colleges and universities. If passed, the resolution would prohibit “offices, policies, procedures, or initiatives … dedicated to DEI activities.”
University of Idaho holds off closing DEI offices
On Friday, the University of Idaho said it doesn't want to "act too quickly" in closing its Equity and Diversity Unit offices.
Draft resolution to dissolve DEI programs sparks debate in Idaho
A draft resolution proposing the dissolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities and colleges in Idaho was presented to the Idaho State
Idaho education board will consider eliminating diversity offices from UI and other state colleges
The Idaho State Board of Education will consider a resolution this week that could eliminate diversity and equity offices from universities.
"This is why we have to fight": University of Idaho students protest following announcement of potential DEI changes
Strong words were spoken by dozens of U of I students as they walked across campus after hearing word about the DEI offices potentially being closed down.
Idaho State Board of Education considers resolution to limit DEI policies in public universities
The Idaho State Board of Education is considering adopting a resolution that would address concerns from lawmakers and Idahoans about existing diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Idaho’s public universities.
Idaho colleges could be forced to closed DEI offices with board vote
BOISE, Idaho - The governing board for education in Idaho will consider a resolution that would close offices and efforts dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Idaho board reviewing university DEI policies
It is unclear how a proposed state policy regarding diversity, equity and inclusion may affect University of Idaho offices and student programs. The Idaho State Board of Education today is reviewing a number of proposed directives that the state claims "aim to better support all students regardless of their identifying characteristics.
Miss. Board Removes Word ‘Diversity’ From Public University Policies
Although the State Legislature has not banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices in higher education, as some states have, the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the word “in order to ensure continued compliance with state and federal law,
Idaho Board of Education looks at cutting diversity offices and centers at public colleges
Though no action was taken at the state level, Idaho State University has already taken action of its own to restructure its diversity and gender resource centers. In a letter, it
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Several Idaho Universities dissolve DEI units as State Board considers new regulations
The state of Idaho finds itself in a unique position: while legislators have engaged in heated debates about Diversity, ...
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State Board mulls new directives to restrict DEI on campus
Colleges and universities are already prohibited from spending state funds on DEI programs, per Idaho law. And State Board ...