Bill > HB5127

This bill amends the Education Code to authorize administrative penalties for public institutions of higher education that violate certain provisions related to public higher education reform. The key provisions include: 1) expanding the governing board's powers to restrict the membership of presidential search committees, approve or deny certain faculty hires, and approve or deny core curriculum courses and tenured faculty postings; 2) prohibiting institutions from requiring or giving preferential consideration for certain ideological oaths or statements; 3) prohibiting the establishment of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or the assignment of related duties to employees; 4) requiring institutions to adopt specific statements in their mission, bylaws, and handbooks; and 5) prohibiting mandatory training on certain topics. The bill also provides for administrative penalties and employment consequences for violations.

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