Haskins Raises Concerns About Bill Targeting DEI and CRT Courses at Kansas Universities
- Representative Kirk Haskins
- Mar 4
- 1 min read
Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka, who also serves as a professor at Baker University, raised concerns about legislation aimed at restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) content at Kansas public universities. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector, Republican lawmakers renewed efforts to pass a bill that would limit certain course requirements and mandate a civics course focused on foundational American documents. Haskins questioned whether the proposal would interfere with academic decision-making and the role universities play in shaping curriculum. The debate reflects broader tensions at the Statehouse over academic freedom and legislative influence on higher education.
Source:Kansas Reflector – Kansas GOP House members renew attacks on DEI, CRT at public universities
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