AL HJR211

State of Alabama affirms its commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as essential to achieving the American Dream and fostering environments where all individuals can be healthy, prosperous, and safe.

Characterizes DEI as a centuries-old movement rooted in America's founding principles and civil rights efforts, including the 19th Amendment, 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Asserts that DEI principles promote equal access to opportunities, foster respect and belonging, remove barriers, and enable full societal participation regardless of background.

States that efforts to prohibit DEI infringe upon freedom of speech and expression, diminish diversity of perspectives, and conflict with anti-discrimination laws.

Encourages local, state, and federal policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces, and other organizations to adopt and uphold DEI principles that promote inclusivity and equitable opportunities for all individuals.