"Florida State Board Implements Sweeping Restrictions on DEI Funding in Higher Education"

Florida's State Board of Education has passed a rule to "permanently prohibit" the use of public funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at the state's 28 public college campuses, aiming to prevent the categorization of individuals based on race or sex for preferential treatment. This decision follows Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to eliminate spending on DEI programs and replace a sociology course with American History, drawing criticism from Black leaders and concerns from students about the impact on campus diversity and inclusion.