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 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.
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.
Idaho State Board of Education considers resolution to limit DEI policies in public universities
Resolution would consolidate policies, restrict dedicated DEI offices while maintaining student support services
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.
"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.
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,
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...