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This bill designates the week of September 24-30 annually as "Historically Black College and University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week" (HBCU DEI Week) in Missouri. The bill adds a new section to Missouri state law that officially recognizes this week and encourages citizens to participate in events and activities that celebrate the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as demonstrated by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCUs are institutions of higher education that were established primarily to serve the African American community, typically before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and have played a crucial role in providing educational opportunities to Black students during periods of racial segregation and continued systemic barriers in education.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB678&year=2025&code=R