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Posted by: Jennifer Safstrom on Jun 8, 2025

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act" into law. The legislation bans all state and local government entities, including public colleges and universities, from promoting or requiring DEI policies, programs or offices. The law immediately voids all existing DEI-related mandates and initiatives within government institutions. Read more on Lee's decision from Local 3 News.