Alabama bans DEI in schools and says bathrooms must be designated by 'biological sex'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : Bill signed by governor Kay Ivey affects public schools, universities and state agencies, and was lambasted by civil rights advocatesAlabama governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill into law in effect banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across public schools, universities and state agencies, the latest move in a wave of a Republican-led legislation that aims to restrict diversity efforts across the country.
50% : It also requires higher education institutions to designate bathrooms "for use based on biological sex", essentially barring trans people from using public bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
39% : It authorizes state agencies to "discipline or terminate employees or contractors who violate this act".

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