Opponents said the amendment's phrasing could enshrine unequal rights and that the amendment may be vulnerable to federal-court challenge; speakers pointed specifically to the amendment's third sentence and debated whether it would protect or alter DEI programs.

Alberta bill would stop provincial entities from considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring: The first bill in the Alberta Legislature's fall sitting seeks to stop the provincial government and other public entities from considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring decisions, and to give victims recourse when someone shares intimate content of them without their consent. #Alberta #DiversityEquityInclusion #HiringPolicy #EquityInHiring #InclusionMatters

The committee approved minutes from 04/29/2026 and recommended two items to the board: the governance committee charter (no changes) and proposed amendments to NYSERDA bylaws to allow limited delegation at New York Green Bank; the meeting adjourned after the DEI update.

Professor Rodney Samola told the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on Oct. 19 that recent Supreme Court decisions and state and federal actions have curtailed the use of race as a plus factor in admissions and spurred a broader legal and political campaign against DEI programs.

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Seven public commenters urged the board to address bullying and discipline practices, criticized communication after a staff arrest, and expressed frustration about consolidating the IB diploma program to Atlee High School; speakers asked for clearer policies and better family outreach.

The announcement for 2026 Max Planck Research Group Leader positions is open from 9th September until 14th October 2026.

City Attorney Suzanne Alcala Wood told the Personnel and Public Employees Committee on July 22 that the City Attorney’s Office handled a broad docket, reported a nearly $15 million budget (about $11 million from the general fund), secured a $13.4 million settlement for the Department of Utilities, and earned a State Bar gold-seal DEI designation.

At its Oct. 1, 2026 meeting, the committee advanced O2126 (Resilience Authority amendments), O02/26 (elections board expansion), CA3/26 (charter preamble update) and O11/26 (Bedrooms for People), issuing favorable recommendations on each; O2126’s confirmation language was sent to the law office for further review.

Following an administrative briefing, trustees approved the district's required annual certification under Senate Bill 12 (TEC 39.008) stating that Magnolia ISD will not assign DEI duties and will notify employees and contractors of related policy changes; administration said no cost savings resulted from the change.

The board approved an annual certification of compliance under Senate Bill 12 (Texas Education Code 39.008), directing the superintendent to notify employees and contractors of requirements. The motion carried 7–0 after a presentation by Mr. Key.

At a special Sept. 8 meeting, the Plano ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to certify the district's compliance with prohibitions on diversity, equity and inclusion under Texas Education Code §39.008, while administration noted the district is enjoined from implementing parts of Senate Bill 12.

Community leaders and the South Miami Black Cultural Affairs Foundation asked the commission how Senate Bill 1134 (effective Jan. 1) will affect city-funded cultural programming and festivals; the city attorney outlined broad statutory limits and said staff will produce an analysis of historically funded activities.

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