Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill prohibiting public higher education institutions from requiring courses on diversity, equity, inclusion, or critical race theory (DEI-CRT). The Kansas Board of Regents will define what constitutes DEI-CRT. The legislation aims to curb certain race-related instructions without banning voluntary courses.
Key Points
- Bill prohibits mandatory DEI-CRT courses at public colleges
- Kansas Board of Regents to define DEI-CRT terms
- Does not ban voluntary or optional race-related instruction
Implications for Educational Freedom
This legislation promotes educational freedom by preventing public institutions from mandating ideological courses, empowering students to choose their educational paths without compelled DEI-CRT content. It counters government overreach in higher education curricula, aligning with EFI’s emphasis on individual and parental rights.
Source: Kansas governor signs bill to curb race-related instruction at public colleges