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This bill prohibits state agencies, public K-12 schools, and contractors from teaching or promoting certain "divisive concepts," which are defined as ideas that suggest one race, sex, or religion is superior to another, that the U.S. is inherently racist or sexist, or that individuals should be discriminated against based on their race or sex. The bill allows public institutions of higher education to discuss these concepts as part of academic instruction, as long as they do not compel students to assent to them. It also requires state agencies to ensure their diversity and inclusion efforts do not promote divisive concepts. The bill provides for disciplinary action against employees or contractors who violate its provisions, while also allowing for the teaching of historical topics in an accurate context.

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