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Digest
SB 579 amends the Texas Education Code to exempt scholarships funded by private money, held in trust, or endowed to public higher education institutions from diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI) initiative requirements. It clarifies that such scholarships are not subject to the same DEI-related policies applicable to other university programs or funding.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Sen. Royce West
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0123
Capitol Office:
CAP 1E.5
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