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DeSantis defunds diversity and inclusion programs in Florida public universities

By Victor Nava
May 15, 2023

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation that bans state and federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state colleges and universities.

DeSantis signed the new law during a ceremony at New College of Florida in Sarasota, where earlier this year he appointed six new members to the school’s board of trustees in an effort to move the institution in a more conservative ideological direction.

“Florida has ranked number one in higher education for seven years in a row, and by signing this legislation we are ensuring that Florida’s institutions encourage diversity of thought, civil discourse, and the pursuit of truth for generations to come,” DeSantis said at the bill signing.

“Florida is taking a stand for empowering students, parents, and educators to focus on creating opportunities for our younger generations. I am happy to have worked with the legislature to get this important legislation signed, sealed, and delivered.”

According to the governor, the new law will “prevent woke ideologies from continuing to coopt our state universities and state colleges.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/05/15/desantis-defunds-diversity-and-inclusion-programs-in-florida-public-universities/

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This is that start that needs expanded on in every Red state - fund the majors that produce real jobs, let the university donors fund the rest. Stop paying for the social justice crap.
The Republic is lost.

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He deserves election *JUST* for this.