CA SCR89

Affirms the California Legislature's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as essential for achieving the American Dream and ensuring all individuals can be healthy, prosperous, and safe

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

References historical civil rights legislation including the Nineteenth Amendment, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and court decisions like Brown v. Board of Education and Méndez v. Westminster as foundations of DEI

Criticizes federal efforts under the Trump administration to dismantle DEI frameworks, ban DEI training in federal agencies, and threaten funding for universities with equity-related content

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution