Utah Universities Defy Law, Preserve DEI Initiatives Secretly
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Posted 11 hours ago
Undercover revelations are shaking the foundations of higher education in Utah, raising serious concerns about the persistence of controversial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within universities despite efforts from state lawmakers to dismantle them.
Recent videos from Accuracy In Media have exposed officials from the University of Utah and Utah Tech University speaking candidly about their institutions’ attempts to rebrand DEI programs in order to avoid compliance with state laws and federal mandates.
These revelations come on the heels of a recent law signed by Republican Governor Spencer Cox, which prohibits educational institutions from engaging in discriminatory practices. This law, endorsed by President Trump, aims to eliminate identity-based programs that detract from meritocracy in education and undermine American values of hard work and individual achievement.
In the videos, university officials suggested that while DEI programs had officially been dissolved, their core practices remained intact, albeit under different names. One director stated, “We just kind of reorganized it,” revealing a troubling willingness to bypass the spirit of the law.
This ongoing subversion of educational policies has incited federal complaints directed at the Department of Education and the Department of Justice, calling for an investigation into potential violations by these universities.
Michael Chamberlain, director of Protect the Public’s Trust, emphasized the alarming nature of these actions, suggesting that they indicate a wider complicity among university leadership to maintain longstanding DEI practices despite the clear directives from both state and federal authorities.
Parents and concerned citizens are left wondering how to ensure that educational institutions adhere to the law and prioritize the values of equality and merit-based success for all students. The ongoing situation has sparked public outrage and heightened calls for accountability within the education system.
In a time when laws are enacted to promote equity, it is disheartening to see educational institutions attempting to evade these legal frameworks, prompting a renewed demand for transparency and genuine reform in public education.
As the landscape continues to evolve, vigilance will be crucial in ensuring that schools serve their primary purpose: providing a quality education free from divisive and politicized ideologies.
Sources:
dailycaller.com
dailysignal.com
pjmedia.com
Recent videos from Accuracy In Media have exposed officials from the University of Utah and Utah Tech University speaking candidly about their institutions’ attempts to rebrand DEI programs in order to avoid compliance with state laws and federal mandates.
These revelations come on the heels of a recent law signed by Republican Governor Spencer Cox, which prohibits educational institutions from engaging in discriminatory practices. This law, endorsed by President Trump, aims to eliminate identity-based programs that detract from meritocracy in education and undermine American values of hard work and individual achievement.
In the videos, university officials suggested that while DEI programs had officially been dissolved, their core practices remained intact, albeit under different names. One director stated, “We just kind of reorganized it,” revealing a troubling willingness to bypass the spirit of the law.
This ongoing subversion of educational policies has incited federal complaints directed at the Department of Education and the Department of Justice, calling for an investigation into potential violations by these universities.
Michael Chamberlain, director of Protect the Public’s Trust, emphasized the alarming nature of these actions, suggesting that they indicate a wider complicity among university leadership to maintain longstanding DEI practices despite the clear directives from both state and federal authorities.
Parents and concerned citizens are left wondering how to ensure that educational institutions adhere to the law and prioritize the values of equality and merit-based success for all students. The ongoing situation has sparked public outrage and heightened calls for accountability within the education system.
In a time when laws are enacted to promote equity, it is disheartening to see educational institutions attempting to evade these legal frameworks, prompting a renewed demand for transparency and genuine reform in public education.
As the landscape continues to evolve, vigilance will be crucial in ensuring that schools serve their primary purpose: providing a quality education free from divisive and politicized ideologies.
Sources:
dailycaller.com
dailysignal.com
pjmedia.com
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