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This bill creates new provisions to address discrimination in public entities, focusing primarily on transparency in training materials and preventing what the bill defines as discriminatory practices in educational and government settings. The bill requires public schools, state agencies, and political subdivisions to publicly display training and instructional materials related to nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion on their websites. It prohibits these entities from compelling students, teachers, administrators, or employees to affirm beliefs that suggest any race, sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is inherently superior or inferior, or that individuals should be blamed for historical actions of their demographic group. The legislation also restricts the use of public funds to contract with consultants or trainers who might advocate such concepts, unless clear disclaimers are provided and participants can opt out. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for public schools and universities with selective admissions processes, mandating they publish comprehensive lists of admission criteria, submit annual reports detailing their admission factors, and avoid proxy discrimination—defined as using seemingly neutral factors that correlate with race, sex, or ethnicity to discriminate. The overall aim is to prevent preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, ancestry, or national origin in public education, employment, and contracting.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=551