Kansas GOP House members renew attacks on DEI, CRT at public universities

Critics of DEI launch a broadside against curriculum at Kansas public colleges and universities by pressing for passage of a mandate-laden bill.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 1,010

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas House Republicans stirred an academic hornet’s nest Tuesday with a bill imposing a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion as well as critical race theory in most classes counted toward degree requirements at the state’s public universities.

At the same time, GOP Reps. Susan Humphries, Megan Steele, Kristey Williams and Bob Lewis sought support for a mandate within House Bill 2428 directing universities offer freshman orientation programs focused on the First …

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