Governor Mike Braun of Indiana has signed an executive order eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from state government operations. The order follows the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions case, which prohibits the use of race as a factor in admissions or preferential treatment. Braun’s order prohibits state agencies from using resources to support DEI initiatives that grant preferential treatment based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin, as well as requiring individuals to disclose pronouns or submit diversity-related statements in employment applications. The impact on existing DEI programs in Indiana is still uncertain, as agencies are required to review and report on their initiatives by mid-2025. Governor Braun has instructed state agencies to complete this review by April 30 and submit a report to him and the legislative council by July 1. Additionally, the Chief Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity office within the governor’s office has been closed as part of the order’s implementation. The executive order can be found on the state’s website. This information is sourced from the executive order signed by Governor Mike Braun.
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