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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution to prohibit the state from granting preferential treatment or discriminating against individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically forbids compelling individuals to endorse or support such preferential treatment or discrimination as a condition for admission, hiring, or contracting, and prohibits spending public funds on offices or positions within public educational institutions that promote preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. The resolution also outlines what constitutes compelling endorsement or support, including requiring statements in favor of race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) theories beyond equal protection, or requiring confessions of race-based privilege. It clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to academic instruction, research, student organizations, guest speakers, or mental/physical health services provided by licensed professionals, nor does it prevent identifying and discussing historical instances of racial hatred or discrimination. The amendment also includes exceptions for bona fide qualifications based on sex, actions necessary to maintain federal program eligibility, existing court orders, programs serving Indian tribes, data collection required by federal law, and attorney-approved training for legal compliance.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84743