Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Research and Resources: Pennsylvania

In February 2024, State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, a Republican, introduced a bill that would prohibit all institutions of higher learning in the state from requiring diversity training or requiring students to take courses dealing with diversity.

16 February 2024- Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) introduced two bills that would affect institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. House Bill 2040 requires greater transparency on how tax dollars are used abroad. House Bill 2041 prohibits the institution from requiring the completion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or coursework.

Republican State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba introduced a bill in Pennsylvania to stop universities from mandating DEI-based courses and trainings.