The Kansas Legislature passed Senate Bill 125, mandating the removal of gender-identifying pronouns and gender ideology in state employee communications, including email signatures. This law requires state agencies to eliminate all positions and policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The bill is part of a broader trend among GOP-controlled states to restrict DEI efforts in higher education. Critics, including Ross Marchand from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, argue the law is unconstitutional due to its vagueness and broadness regarding interpretation.
In March, the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature passed Senate Bill 125, which mandates the removal of gender-identifying pronouns and gender ideology from state employees' email communications.
The law requires state agencies, including colleges and universities, to eliminate all activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of compliance.
Kansas is not alone; other GOP-controlled states have enacted similar legislation that regulates aspects of public higher education, reflecting a national trend.
Ross Marchand, of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, criticized the Kansas law as being unconstitutional and overly broad, potentially violating First Amendment rights.
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