SC H3927

Prohibits all South Carolina public entities—including state agencies, political subdivisions, public colleges/universities, school districts, and charter schools—from implementing, maintaining, or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that constitute discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Bans public entities from requiring DEI statements, giving preferential treatment based on DEI, establishing DEI offices, or mandating DEI training participation

Requires contractors, grant recipients, and organizations receiving public funds (including lottery scholarships) to certify they do not operate programs promoting DEI that violate state or federal antidiscrimination laws

Mandates public higher education institutions to seek alternative accreditation if their current accrediting agency requires maintaining DEI programs that constitute illegal discrimination

Authorizes the Inspector General to investigate violations through a complaint process, requires annual reporting to the Department of Administration, and empowers the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions; repeals Section 1-13-110 of the S.C. Code; takes effect for Fiscal Year 2025-2026