Florida bill to ban funds for college DEI initiatives gets closer to becoming law

The controversial bill, which is called HB 999, is one step closer to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk after clearing its first major hurdle.

A bill that would ban colleges and universities in Florida from using funds to promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is one step closer to becoming a law. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis says DEI initiatives and the teaching of critical race theory are being used to push a political agenda. 

More HERE