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ND SB2392

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Wobbema

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Origin

Senate

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and government employers from engaging in "diversity, equity, and inclusion" programs or requiring training/submissions that assert individuals are inherently privileged, oppressed, racist, or bear responsibility for historical actions based on race, sex, religion, or other personal identity characteristics

  • Bans offices, positions, or employees dedicated to implementing DEI-related policies across state institutions, school districts, and government agencies, with exceptions for federal law compliance

  • Requires the State Board of Higher Education to conduct biennial compliance reviews beginning July 1, 2026, with 30-day remediation plans and 180-day cure periods for violations; legislature may withhold appropriations from non-compliant institutions

  • Mandates higher education institutions provide annual training on academic freedom and free speech, publish syllabi for mandatory courses online, and develop strategies to promote viewpoint diversity

  • Establishes State Auditor oversight for government employer compliance, with executive agency directors required to report compliance to the governor by August 1, 2026, and biennially thereafter

Legislative Description

The regulation of prohibited discriminatory practices; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 46

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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