HB 57 Summary

• Prohibits state agencies, counties, municipalities, and K-20 public educational institutions from providing mandatory employee or student training that teaches or promotes "divisive concepts" related to race or sex, defined as views espousing racial or sexual superiority, inherent racism/sexism based on identity, or assigning collective responsibility for historical actions.

• Requires state agency heads to designate compliance officers, request annual inspector general reviews of diversity and inclusion efforts, and take disciplinary action against employees or contractors who violate restrictions; mandates agencies report diversity and inclusion training expenditures to the Office of Policy and Budget by October 1, 2022.

• Requires government contracts for goods or services entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2022, to include termination provisions if contractors provide workforce training involving race or sex scapegoating or stereotyping; contractors must certify compliance before entering or renewing contracts.

• Permits discussion of divisive concepts in objective, educational contexts without endorsement and allows promotion of racial, cultural, ethnic, or intellectual diversity if efforts do not conflict with the bill's restrictions.

• Takes effect July 1, 2022.