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HSB542Introduced in the House

A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions.(See HF 2487.)

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Introduced by Higher Education

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Official description

A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions.(See HF 2487.)

Where it stands

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.

February 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. By COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. Introduced, referred to Higher Education. H.J. 68.

  3. Subcommittee: Stone, Wheeler and Wilburn. H.J. 72.

  4. Subcommittee reassigned: Holt, Wheeler and Wilburn. H.J. 127.

  5. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 4:30PM RM 102.

  6. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  7. Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 284.

  8. Committee vote: Yeas, 7. Nays, 4. H.J. 284.

  9. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.

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