An Act relating to higher education; defining terms; directing institution of higher education governing boards to ensure certain actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion do not occur; providing discipline procedures for certain violations; providing certain construction; prohibiting an institution of higher education from spending certain funds until submission of certain report; requiring institution of higher education governing boards to testify before certain committees regarding certain compliance; directing the State Auditor and Inspector to conduct certain audits; requiring adoption of certain audit schedule; providing for violations; providing cause of action for certain violation; requiring the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in certain coordination to conduct certain biennial study; requiring submission of report; allowing letters of recommendation for certain employees; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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Prohibits the use of state resources for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. Requires universities to audit and restructure or remove DEI-related positions, programs, and initiatives.
Restricts universities from mandating DEI-related training, oaths, application statements, or pronoun disclosures for employees.
Recognizes the need for identity-focused programs to support underserved populations and allows specialty reporting for grants and accreditation. Clarifies that the law does not affect coursework or student organizations.
SB 845 (2025) is similar to Sen. Pugh’s SB 796 (2025), however SB 845 provides students and employees civil recourse for violations.
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