Defines “diversity, equity and inclusion” as (a) influencing hiring or employment practices with respect to race, sex, color or ethnicity, other than through the use of race and gender neutral practices in accordance with any applicable state and federal law; (b) promoting differential treatment of or providing special benefits to persons on the basis of race, color or ethnicity; (c) promoting policies or procedures designed or implemented in reference to race, color or ethnicity, except for policies or procedures necessary to comply with any state law, federal law or applicable court order; (d) conducting trainings, programs or activities designed or implemented in reference to race, color, or ethnicity or gender dysphoria, except for trainings, programs or activities that are for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with state law, federal law or any applicable court order”; prohibits all entities, including corporations, from expending any appropriated fund from bequests, charges, deposits, donations, endowments, fees, grants, gifts, tuition, and any other source to establish or maintain a DEI office or program, hire or assign an employee or contractor to perform duties associated with DEI, provide a DEI statement or give preferential treatment based on a DEI statement, give preference on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin to an applicant for employment, or require the participation in a DEI training; provide exceptions.
