SB 574
Prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies
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- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia state government agencies and entities receiving state funds from using state resources to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies or practices. It aims to prevent preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill requires a review of existing DEI programs and a plan to eliminate them, including restrictions on DEI statements, preferred pronouns, and ideological considerations in hiring and certification processes.
Key provisions
- Prohibits state agencies from utilizing funds for DEI staff positions or programs that grant preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity, etc.
- Prevents the mandating of DEI-related training, activities, or procedures that favor certain groups.
- Restricts requiring applicants to provide DEI statements or receive preferential consideration based on such statements.
- Bans requiring the disclosure of preferred pronouns.
- Prohibits mandating agreement with specific political, philosophical, religious, or ideological viewpoints.
- Requires a review of existing DEI programs within state agencies.
- Mandates a report to the Governor's Office identifying DEI programs and resource utilization.
- Requires a plan to eliminate identified DEI programs and practices.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Government Agencies
- State Employees
- Entities Receiving State Funds
- Applicants for Employment
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