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This bill establishes various prohibitions and requirements for public institutions of higher education in Tennessee regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. It prohibits the establishment of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or the hiring of employees to perform such duties, and restricts diversity-related training and preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, or ethnicity. The bill requires governing boards to submit compliance reports, authorizes the state comptroller to conduct compliance audits, and allows students or employees to seek injunctive or declaratory relief if required to participate in prohibited training. It also requires the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to conduct annual studies on the impact of these provisions on student enrollment, performance, and outcomes.