Louisiana House passes bill that would eliminate DEI programs

Published: May 20, 2025

By: Anna Puleo, LSU Manship School News Service

BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) – The Louisiana House Monday night passed a controversial bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices, training and hiring policies in state agencies and public colleges.

The bill passed 57-32 after an emotional and deeply divided debate that largely fell along racial lines.

House Bill 685, by Rep. Emily Chenevert, R-Baton Rouge, now moves to the Senate. It is part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s legislative agenda.

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