Bill > SR157

This resolution encourages federal, state, and local policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces, and other organizations to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. DEI is described as a long-standing movement rooted in civil rights and social justice, aimed at expanding opportunities for all individuals. The resolution highlights that DEI principles promote equal access, cultivate respect, and ensure full participation in society, tracing its historical roots through landmark legislation like the 19th Amendment, Civil Rights Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. It outlines specific DEI initiatives in educational settings, such as considering personal experiences in admissions, offering programming for specific groups, providing anti-harassment training, and creating inclusive environments. The resolution emphasizes that DEI is essential to the American Dream, arguing that it widens pathways to opportunity for all communities and protects freedom of expression. It also criticizes anti-DEI efforts as potentially infringing on individual rights and harming the economic and social vitality of Pennsylvania and the nation. The resolution calls for transmitting copies to key governmental and educational entities to promote the widespread adoption of DEI principles.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr157