SENATE BILL 1242
Diversity statement, higher ed
HIGHER EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring diversity statements as a condition of employment or admissions.
RS30972 / S1242
This bill will make clear Idaho's state policy that hiring, and admissions decisions must be made on merit. This bill will also guarantee that hiring and admissions decisions made by state agencies, including public colleges and universities, are not "conditioned on a requirement that applicants submit or ascribe to a diversity statement."
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/22 | Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing |
| 01/23 | Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs |