DEI

Louisiana lawmakers are still debating several bills before the legislative session concludes on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

The Louisiana Senate has refused to refer a bill targeting diversity, equity and inclusion to a committee where it could be debated, an unusual move that essentially means the proposal will die on the vine.

“This is an anti-Black bill. It’s not just divisive. It’s offensive,” said Rep. Edmond Jordan (D-Baton Rouge).

The House Governmental Affairs Committee Thursday voted 10-6 along party lines for a bill that would to remove mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) courses for state employees and college students.

Tulane, a private university in New Orleans, is alleged to use “race-exclusionary practices in their graduate programs,” according to a media release from the U.S. Department of Education.

LSU is ahead of the curve on compliance; other universities watching, waiting.

Last year, Louisiana lawmakers asked every Louisiana public school to submit a report on their spending related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Based on an Illuminator review of their submissions, there has been minimal spending on these programs.