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PA HB246
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephenie Scialabba
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Pennsylvania public higher education institutions from requiring students to complete diversity training or diversity courses as a condition of graduation, receiving a degree, or earning credit hours
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Defines "diversity training" and "diversity course" as programs based on theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, or privilege are inherent in U.S. institutions and were created to maintain social, political, or economic inequities
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Applies to community colleges, rural regional colleges, State System of Higher Education universities, state-related institutions (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln), and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, prohibiting certain diversity training and courses.
Last Action
Referred to Education
1/22/2025